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eDitoriAL ADViSorS Ann E. Jerome Miranda Castro Homeo-Speak acute illness: A condition that is usually brief in duration and self-limiting; that is, either the illness runs its course or the patient dies—as opposed to chronic illness that usually develops more slowly, lasts indefinitely, results in deterioration of health, and does not resolve without some sort of healing intervention. Examples: acute illness—colds, flu, ear infections; chronic illness—arthritis, hyper tension, diabetes. characteristic symptom: A symptom of an unusual nature—strange, rare, What is homeopathy? peculiar, striking—that gives the case a pronounced individ uality (i.e., “characterizes” the case). For example, chilliness with desire for ice cold omeopathy is a safe, effective system of natural medicine, drinks, or dizziness that is better from motion. Such a symptom often points used by millions of people worldwide for more than 200 directly to the curative remedy. Hyears to achieve wellness. Homeopathic medicines are pre- chronic illness: (See acute illness.) pared from natural sources, are used in extremely small amounts, common symptoms: Symptoms that are commonly found in a particular and are recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. disease, for example, spots in measles or swollen glands in mumps. They are non-toxic and, when properly administered, can be constitutional treatment: Treating the whole person, rather than the safely used with infants, children, adults, and animals. symptoms alone, thereby attempting to enhance the general level of health rather than just getting rid of the symptoms. How does homeopathy differ from materia medica: Latin for “materials of medicine.” A reference book listing conventional medicine? homeopathic medicines and their therapeutic actions/indications. This Homeopathy is based on the principle that “like cures like.” information comes primarily from the provings of the medicines; also from That is, if a substance can cause symptoms of disease in a clinical observation. healthy person, then it can cure a sick person suffering from miasm: A block to health, usually left by a disease. This can be inherited similar symptoms. Suppose a person has hay fever, with watery or acquired and is an obstacle to cure. eyes and a burning nasal discharge. Instead of giving an anti- Organon: The Organon of Medicine, by Samuel Hahnemann, founder of histamine to dry up the discharge, a homeopath might pre- homeopathy, is the book in which he set down the fundamental principles of homeopathy. He wrote 6 editions, the last in 1842; current homeopaths scribe Allium cepa—a tiny dose of onion, specially prepared by refer primarily to the 6th and sometimes the 5th editions. a homeopathic pharmacy in accordance with FDA-approved potency: The strength of a homeopathic remedy according to the number guidelines—because onion is known to cause watery eyes and of times, during preparation, it has been diluted and succussed (i.e., poten- a burning nasal discharge. tized). Potency is represented as a number attached to a remedy name Homeopathy regards symptoms as the body’s healthy (e.g., Aconite 30c or Arnica 6X—the letter c or X refers to two different attempt to restore itself to balance. A homeopath will choose a methods of dilution during remedy preparation). remedy that supports the symptoms—rather than opposing proving: The testing of a substance, either in crude form or in potency, them or suppressing them as in conventional medicine. on healthy volunteers to discover the symptoms it is capable of producing, Homeopathy recognizes that each person manifests illness in and therefore able to cure. Participants in a proving record their symptoms; the symptoms are collated and used as therapeutic indications for a unique and slightly different way. That is why two people with prescribing that substance. the same illness will not necessarily receive the same homeo- repertorize: To look up symptoms in a repertory, in order to determine pathic remedy. A cold sufferer with a stopped-up nose and dry which remedy or remedies is common to the presenting symptoms. eyes would receive a different remedy than a cold sufferer with a repertory: An index to the materia medica; an index of symptoms (based runny nose and watering eyes. Unlike the “one size fits all” on the materia medica) with a list of remedies indicated for each symptom. approach often used in conventional medicine, a homeopath rubric: A symptom listed in a homeopathic repertory. chooses a remedy that matches a person’s unique symptom pro- file—including physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. simillimum: The “most similar” remedy corresponding to a case; the remedy that most closely matches the totality of the symptoms of the patient, and therefore, is curative according to homeopathic principles. What is homeopathy’s history? The principles of homeopathy were developed into a system of suppression: The driving inward of disease symptoms, so that a person experiences more serious symptoms than they originally had. medicine by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843). Homeopathy spread quickly throughout Europe vital force: Term used by Hahnemann to describe the energy that animates all living beings. The vital force is stimulated by the homeopathic and the rest of the world, including the U.S. The exact mecha- remedy to enable the body to heal itself. nism by which homeopathy works is unknown, but 200 years of The above definitions were largely adapted from the following excellent clinical experience along with hundreds of peer-reviewed basic references: The Complete Homeopathy Handbook (its glossary), by science, pre-clinical, and clinical studies confirm homeopa- Miranda Castro, FSHom, CCH, and Yasgur’s Homeopathic Dictionary thy’s effectiveness. and Holistic Health Reference, by Jay Yasgur, RPh, MSc.

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 5 Winter 2018-2019 Message froM the Nch Board of directors

Abby Beale, CCH, RSHom(NA), has been the National Center for Homeopathy’s board President since 2017. A member of the board since 2012, she chaired the Joint American Homeopathic Conference for 2015 and 2016. Abby became interested in homeopathy more than 20 years ago when homeopathic treatment resolved her nine-month-old son’s recurrent ear infections. A nationally certified classical homeopath, she is passionate about educating people about homeopathy. She also runs two training businesses, The Corporate Educator and Rev It Up Reading, which offer in-person and online educational programs on productivity topics and speed reading.

s my two-year tenure of NCH board know she was phasing out of her role and Director and had a new staff to manage President comes to a close, I reflect moving on. She graciously worked part- all the activities NCH is involved with, Aon my board experience in many ways. time with us for over a year as we figured including membership, customer sup- For any of you who have ever volun- out how to make the transition. port and inquiry, conference planning teered your time to help with any group, At this time, I learned there are basi- and management, communications, event, or individual, you understand the cally two types of boards: working boards website management, publications sup- powerful internal drive that motivates a and advisory boards. Working boards do port, and so much more. With the board person to share their time, talents, and/ more of the day-to-day operations of an now transitioning from a working board or treasures to do these acts of goodness organization, such as selling ads for a to an advisory board, we were increas- for another’s behalf. Board work is not magazine or vetting vendors. An advi- ingly able to focus our attention on the for everyone, especially the faint-hearted! sory board works at a higher thought- things the organization would need to keep it viable and vital to the homeo- pathic community. Our first association management company worked well with NCH for the first three years. When the man- agement company’s contract was up for Transition renewal, we realized that we had come to a place where we needed different energy and thinking for this organization. The board decided, as responsible fiducia- ries of the organization, to go looking Legacy at other management companies—a is my time-consuming and demanding pro- cess for us volunteers to take on. We In 2008, I attended an NCH conference level, influencing where the organization were pleased when we found and voted in Providence, RI. At that time, I was a should be spending its time and money. on our new association management serious homeopathic student slowly work- We were more of a working board at that company—Association Headquarters ing toward my CCH (certified classical time, and we needed to become more of (AH) in New Jersey. homeopath designation). I had been to an advisory board if we were to propel It was during this transition time that several NCH conferences before, but this the organization forward. How were we I was in the position of board President. one really got me thinking about the orga- going to do that? I can only say that it was a stressful time nization and what could propel it forward Because I had been in my own busi- but I feel very secure that we made a even more. At this conference, a trusted ness (unrelated to homeopathy) since good decision. Since AH joined us less group of friends and colleagues talked 1988, I had learned some about associ- than 18 months ago, NCH is propelling about this and put together a list of ideas. ation management companies who are forward in so many positive ways. There We felt strongly that more people needed hired to take over the day-to-day oper- have been so many wins, and here are few to know about homeopathy and that NCH ations of an organization so the board exciting highlights. We now have: had the potential to make this happen. can better spend its time focusing on • An amazingly capable, emotionally Fast-forward to 2012, I was nominated strategic priorities. Making a shift to intelligent, and responsive Exec- and then elected to serve on the board. I this model wasn’t easy, as change never utive Director Deb Dupnik who had been on two state non-profit boards is! But after much board discussion and enjoys connecting with the com- before but never a national board. The research, in 2013, the board decided it munity and working on our mission stakes felt even more important as the was in the best interest of the organi- • A dedicated and talented staff— actions of this board affected the entire zation to be managed by an association Steve Clark, Jess Dougherty, homeopathic community in the U.S. management company. Christina DeRose, and Kari Dick- That first year, our then Executive This transition, as difficult as it was, ert—who work diligently and cre- Director Sharon Stevenson, who had been was integral to our current long-term atively on our behalf working for NCH for over 25 years, let us stability. We hired a new Executive • Continued engagement of our leg-

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acy employee Mary Cutts, who • Vetted and secured a new financial I am grateful to have been an integral works on targeted projects, cur- planning company to help manage part of this organization’s trajectory at rently the revitalization of our our investments this pivotal time in its history. I person- study groups • Planned a 2019 conference in Bal- ally feel fulfilled to have been involved • A well thought-out strategic plan timore with a diverse and talented with shepherding it to the wonderful that lays out our initiatives for the speaker lineup place it is now. I see the future of NCH, next three to five years • Continued to offer high quality and it’s very bright! • A solid advocacy focus with strong educational webinars all archived If you’re reading this and you’re not outreach into the community. on our website currently a member of NCH, please con- We are also pleased to have: • Sponsored and promoted the doc- sider joining us! We’re fighting the good • Added over 500 NEW members to umentary film, Just One Drop. fight to get homeopathy into the fore- the organization Throughout all these management front. If you’re already a member, please • Increased our website traffic to over transitions, the board has stayed strong. consider volunteering on one of our com- 3.5 million visitors—and growing! We are fortunate to attract and keep mittees. Your involvement would be most • Increased our social media pres- high-quality people who work well welcome. And if you like what we’re ence and, as a result, engaged together for the good of the community. doing and can support us financially, 40,843 Facebook followers at time I feel blessed to be serving with them all please donate. Your support goes a long of this writing these years. way! Thank you!

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HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 7 Winter 2018-2019 Nch News Committee Updates From NCH Headquarters

by DEb DUPNiK, Executive Director

Hello from the National Center for Homeopathy! The board and committees are An Instagram account was also launched working on the goals and initiatives established in the strategic plan that was devel- in November to spread the word to those oped last year during the fall board meeting. Here is a brief update on the activities who are younger and more visually ori- of the committees. ented. Join it at www.instagram.com/ national.center.for.homeopathy/. Awards and Nominations: Edward Homeopathy & Brain Health: Improving Conway, Chair Outcomes Across the Lifespan. Featured Education: Abby Beale, Chair A call for nominations to the NCH board presenters include George Dimitriadis, Proposals are being evaluated for the of directors was sent to the membership Rajan Sankaran, George Vithoulkas, 2019 webinar series. A survey was sent to in September 2018, and 12 nominations Iris Bell, Kim Elia, Paul Herscu, Amy NCH members to gauge interest in re-in- were received. A questionnaire was sent Rothenberg, Karen Allen, Miranda Cas- vigorating the study group program that to all eligible candidates and followed up tro, and others. Learn more on pages was so popular in the past, and leaders with a personal interview. Committee 12-15, and for the latest updates, visit of existing study groups have been con- members worked together to review the www.JAHC2019.org. tacted. The committee has taken on the information received and agreed on a monumental task of editing and revising slate of candidates, which was approved Communications: Loretta Butehorn, Chair the beginners study guide. The updated by the entire board. The 2019 board of The committee launched a weekly social guide, Homeopathy 101—Using a Homeo- directors election will open in January— media campaign, “Quotable Homeo- pathic Kit at Home, is expected to be ready please remember to vote! In addition, pathic Research,” which promulgates in 2019. NCH is looking for practitioners the call for 2019 award nominations for research findings from around the globe. and consumers of all levels who would the Henry N. Williams Professional Ser- The committee also developed two pos- like to be part of a study group. Some vice Award, Martha Oelman Community itive social media responses, “Is Home- groups will meet in person at a local Service Award, and Julian Winston NCH opathy a Placebo?” and “Is There Any library or a home, and some will meet Service Award will go out early in 2019. Homeopathic Research?” These will be via online video conference. It does not used when skeptics come forward with matter if you are a beginner or seasoned Conference: Lauri Grossman, Chair their tiresome memes attacking home- homeopathy user—if you are interested This committee has been meeting reg- opathy. We encourage you to “like” and in leading or being part of a study group, ularly to plan the 2019 Joint American “forward” these positive social media we will help set it up! Please contact us at Homeopathic Conference in Baltimore, messages to help change the skeptical [email protected] MD, June 28-30, 2019. The theme is themes, which are so often floating about. Fundraising: Lynn Wagner, Chair Did you know that each member of the NCH board of directors makes a personal donation to NCH? That’s right! We have 100% board participation! As you know, fundraising is a major focus of NCH each year. We depend on the generosity of our supporters to be able to continue to provide programs and services such as our monthly newsletter The Homeopathic Report, our quarterly magazine Homeop- athy Today, monthly educational webi- nars, social media content, the annual conference, study groups, our informa- tive website, and more. We have set up NCH board members at their autumn meeting: Lynn Wagner, CCH, RSHom(NA), a variety of ways you can donate includ- Lauri Grossman, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA), Glenna Tinney, MSW, ACSW, DCSW, ing responding to appeal letters, Giving Abby Beale, MA, CCH, Tina Quirk, RN, MS, CCH, RSHom(NA), Christina Donka, Loretta Butehorn, PhD, CCH, RSHom(NA), Gary Kracoff, RPh, Fabrice Figliolini. Tuesday, and the donation button on the Not pictured: Edward Conway, MBA. website, shopping on Amazon and iGive,

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 8 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 and making planned gifts. To receive a Website: Fabrice Figliolini, Chair million visitors to our website! free brochure on planned giving, Eleven Committee members reviewed the home We are always accepting new volun- Things to Remember … As you Plan for page of the NCH website, and enhance- teers! If you would like to volunteer for Your Future and Ours, please contact us at ments were made to improve naviga- any of these committees, please complete [email protected]. tion. This included simplifying the main the online form at: www.homeopathycen- menu tabs, streamlining the donation ter.org/nch-volunteer-application-form. Membership: Lauri Grossman, Chair and renewal process, and reducing some If you have any questions, require any NCH is attracting 50 new members per of the clutter. The website was updated information, or have suggestions, please month on average. The most popular to make it mobile friendly so users can feel free to contact NCH’s headquar- benefits of membership are Homeop- easily view it on their mobile devices. ters: National Center for Homeopathy, athy Today magazine, Dana Ullman’s The Find a Remedy page is the most 1120 Route 73, Suite 200, Mount Laurel, e-course Learning to Use a Homeopathic visited area followed by the Practitioner NJ 08054, Phone: 856.437.4752, Email: Medicine Kit, and our monthly webinars. Directory. In 2018, NCH had over four [email protected] Emailed renewal reminders are being sent earlier so you have time to renew without losing any valuable benefits. A new student membership was intro- A Closer Look: Public Policy and Advocacy duced at $40/year, and 15 new lifetime members joined in 2018. by TiNA QUiRK and GLENNA TiNNEy

Several years ago, the National Center for 400.400, the result of years of collaboration Publications: Glenna Tinney, Chair Homeopathy (NCH) board broadened its with the homeopathic pharmacies that has Committee members review the focus to create the Public Policy and Advo- successfully guided and protected homeo- monthly e-newsletter The Homeopathic cacy Committee. At the time, NCH wanted pathic manufacturing for 40 years. The Citizens’ Report and will soon be reviewing the a voice in the legislative process and the Petition contains recommendations for the 2019 meeting program. A new editorial Affordable Care Act (ACA). Once the ACA FDA regarding the future relationship with calendar and production schedule was was passed into law, we were interested in homeopathy, withdrawing the Draft Guidance, developed for Homeopathy Today to help the implementation of Section 2706 of the making the existing CPG 400.400 regulation, plan for content, contributing authors, ACA, the requirement for equal payment and creating an FDA Homeopathy Advisory design and layout, editing, printing, and to all integrative health practitioners with a Committee. A link to the Petition can be found health license. at https://homeopathychoice.org/petition/. mailing of each issue. in the past two years, the foresight of The Citizens’ Petition is a maneuver to pro- establishing this committee has been validated tect consumer access to homeopathy. it halts Public Policy: Tina Quirk, Chair by the ongoing Food and Drug Administra- any forward action by the FDA in applying the The FDA has put homeopathic medi- tion (FDA) actions attempting to significantly Draft Guidance until the issues in the Petition cines under scrutiny and issued a Draft change its regulations on homeopathic med- have been resolved. it is a timely action, since Guidance in 2017 as a substitute for the icines. beginning with the FDA review of Senators Hatch and Connolly, who wrote previous guidelines that were in place for labeling regulations in 2015, the FDA has letters of support for homeopathy to the FDA over 30 years. NCH has been monitoring put homeopathic medicines under scrutiny, before the Petition was filed, have received resulting in its issuance of the FDA Draft Guid- replies from the FDA that the agency is mov- these actions and acted to bring together ance in 2018 as a substitute for the previous, ing ahead with the Draft Guidance. The FDA representatives of the major homeopathic long-term and effective guidelines, Compli- made this decision despite receipt of several organizations to share advice and plan ance Policy Guide (CPG) 400.400. The NCH thousand public comments, three in-person strategy. We shared our serious concerns Public Policy and Advocacy Committee has meetings with AFHC homeopathy consum- with the FDA about the proposed Draft been monitoring and analyzing these ongoing ers, and direct contact from congressional Guidance for “Drug Products Labeled FDA actions and was instrumental in bringing representatives urging the FDA not to discard as Homeopathic” and asked the FDA to together representatives of the major home- CPG 400.400 by substituting a “risk-based” reconsider some proposed actions. We opathy organizations to clarify information, approach to evaluating homeopathic medicine. worked together and activated individu- discuss implications, share advice, and plan it remains to be seen what action the FDA strategy. The Homeopathy Advocacy Working will take related to the Petition. NCH joined als to submit public comments, and this Group has been meeting at least monthly to other national homeopathy organizations in resulted in over 9000 comments being work on these issues. urging the FDA to maintain CPG 400.400 submitted. Currently, we are support- Currently, the issue at hand is the Citizens’ instead of moving forward with the Draft ing the Citizen’s Petition submitted by Petition that was submitted to the FDA by the Guidance. We will continue to keep you Americans for Homeopathy Choice and Americans for Homeopathy Choice (AFHC), informed and let you know when action is will update members as information is a grassroots consumer group composed of required as these issues continue to evolve. received after the January 28, 2019 dead- mothers and others who use and support Public Policy and Advocacy Committee line. [See inset for “A Closer Look” at this homeopathy. The document explains home- Members: Christina Donka, Zelda Johnson, opathy and the value of the pre-existing CPG committee’s work.] Tina Quirk, Glenna Tinney

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 9 Winter 2018-2019 NCH Presents 2018 Service Awards honorees: Todd Rowe • Debra Sue Bruck • Nancy Gahles

not be destroyed. Certainly it can be attacked and needs Henry n. Williams Professional to be defended, but ultimately those who seek to destroy service aWard it can never be successful. This award honors a homeopathic professional who “Homeopathy is also Beauty. I have often wondered has demonstrated outstanding service, leadership, and why so many have such great passion for homeopathy. dedication to the community. It is named for Henry For me, it is because of its great Beauty. Homeopathy Williams, MD (1915-2002), an NCH founder and active has the capacity to touch our hearts deeply in a way that practitioner for 52 years, who exemplified those qualities. fundamentally changes our perception of our selves, our clients, and the world. Studying homeopathy helps 2018 Recipient: us to see the hidden Beauty that lies all around us. It is Todd Rowe, MD, MD(H), CCH, DHt a journey filled with wonder. “Lastly, homeopathy is Freedom. It encompasses the For over 25 years, Dr. Todd Rowe has Freedom to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives … practiced classical homeopathy and to make better choices that help those in our lives and served the community in positions of ultimately create a better world. I want to thank each of leadership. Visionary founder of you for sharing this wonderful journey together … one American Medical College of Home- filled with Truth, Beauty, and Freedom.” opathy (AMCH), he is a past president of both the National Center for Home- opathy and the Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medical Examiners. He also served on the martHa oelman community service boards of the Council for Homeopathic Certification, aWard Council on Homeopathic Education, and Arizona This award honors a person who has demonstrated Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association. unusual devotion to the practice and promotion of A medical doctor board certified in psychiatry, Dr. homeopathy. It honors the memory of Martha Oelman, Rowe trained in homeopathy at Hahnemann College a dedicated and skillful advocate for homeopathy who of Homeopathy. He has published several courses served as NCH Media Liaison until her untimely death and authored numerous books including Homeopathic in 1997. Methodology, The Homeopathic Journey, and Choosing a Career in Homeopathic Medicine. His homeopathic 2018 Recipient: proving research can be found in his book, The Desert Debra Sue Bruck, CHom World. He has also participated in research exploring homeopathy’s efficacy in fibromyalgia through the Uni- Debby Bruck is renowned as the far- versity of Arizona. sighted founder of Homeopathy World In accepting the award, Dr. Rowe remarked: “This Community (HWC)—a vibrant, award is especially meaningful for me because I helped international, social networking web- to create it when I was president of the National Center site for professional homeopaths. nearly 20 years ago. I am humbled by the august com- During the infancy of personal web- pany of recipients for this award over the years. pages, social profiles, and Twitter, and “Homeopathy is Truth. The fundamental principles even before Facebook, Debby took it upon herself to and laws of homeopathy arise from a deep-seated truth. start a website community of professional homeopaths These laws do not just speak to the healing arts but are and advocates—a place where homeopaths from around fundamental principles that govern all of life. The Law the world could join together and share their knowledge of Similars (that to fundamentally change anything in and experience. Debby’s ease and skill in using comput- life you have to be similar to it) is a principle that gov- ers, conducting interviews and webinars, and writing erns psychology, sociology, economics, physics, biology, blog posts, combined well with her warm, positive, and and many others. Because homeopathy is Truth, it can- fearless nature in inviting homeopaths from around the

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 10 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 The National Center for Homeopathy presented three prestigious service awards to members of our community at the 2018 Joint American Homeopathic Conference in Phoenix, AZ, last April.

world to join HWC. With inspirational zeal, she created advocate and lobbyist for inclusion of homeopathy in a real worldwide community—a way for friendships, national healthcare legislation. As an Integrative Health bonds, and discussions to flourish. Many people who Policy Consortium (IHPC) board member representing met on HWC have maintained strong relationships and NCH, she worked with Senator Tom Harkin, Senator created partnerships to support and promote homeopa- Bernie Sanders, and IHPC to craft language for the thy and homeopathic education. Affordable Care Act that recognized both licensed and After earning a degree in elementary education from nationally certified integrative practitioners. Dr. Gahles State University of New York at Buffalo, a master’s in then worked to include homeopaths with national accred- art education from Syracuse University, and a master’s itation in that definition. She also lobbied for implemen- in graphic design from North Carolina State University, tation of the ACA non-discrimination amendment, Debby focused her curious mind on homeopathy. She among other issues concerning parity for homeopathy. studied for over 20 years before practicing and credited As a result of her efforts, NCH became THE effective Robin Murphy, ND, and his homeopathy certificate force within the growing alternative medicine efforts. program for giving her the confidence to proceed. Dr. Gahles currently represents the Council on Debby accepted the award at the JAHC via videocon- Homeopathic Certification on the IHPC board, sit- ference from her home in North Carolina, expressing ting on these committees: Federal Policy; Integra- great gratitude to receive an award in Martha Oelman’s tive Health and Wellness Congressional Caucus; and name. With grace and humility, she urged us to keep Pain and Addiction. A chiropractor, certified classical uniting together to foster a strong, worldwide homeo- homeopath, and ordained interfaith minister in NYC, pathic community for the betterment of humanity. Dr. Gahles is author of The Power of $elf Care: A Com- Just one month after receiving the award, Debby mon Sense Guide to Your Wellness Solution. passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Accepting the award, Dr. Gahles remarked, in part: Let us honor Debby by carrying on her important work “I stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before of community building. me. Iconoclasts who saw things differently. Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, I salute you for having the vision and for setting the world in motion for a new ideology of heal- ing. A literal foundation for a way of being in the world tHe Julian Winston ncH service aWard that evokes wholeness and, yes, holiness. This award honors a person who has contributed sub- “As was Julian Winston, a rip-roaring visionary stantially to the National Center for Homeopathy in a iconoclast. I had the pleasure of serving on this board voluntary capacity. It was created in memory of Julian with him. … I am proud to be accepting the award in Winston (1941-2005), whose galvanizing vision for his memory. classical homeopathy shaped the character, reach, and “I recall being in grade school, there was a banner quality of NCH during its formative years. over the chalkboard that I looked at every day. It said, ‘Dare to be different.’ I took that to heart. I ruminated 2018 Recipient: on how I would take my talents and make a difference. Nancy Gahles, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA) “The pursuit of excellence in the homeopathic pro- fession lies in your dedication to daring to be different. Knowledgeable, poised, enthusiastic, To toil in the field of adversity. To have a vision. To rise and articulate, Dr. Nancy Gahles pro- up to the challenges before us. We have several challenges motes homeopathy wherever she goes. now that threaten to take away our choice and access to Building relationships with holistic homeopathic medicines. But as Winston Churchill said, health organizations, speaking at their ‘When you are going through hell, just keep going. And conferences, and publishing in their never, never, never give up.’ … journals soon won her recognition as “I am forever grateful, humbled, and emboldened to the voice for homeopathy from NCH. During her four continue my path of advocacy for our beloved profes- years as NCH president, she was an outspoken policy sion, and I thank you for honoring my service.”

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 11 Winter 2018-2019 Brain Health at JAHC 2019 June 28-July 2, 2019 • Baltimore, MD

A Chat with Lauri Grossman, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA), JAHC 2019 Conference Committee Chair, and Kim Elia, CCN, JAHC 2019 Speaker

Lauri: Good Morning Kim, I am vidual who has had more of an impact on starting with Friday, when Karen Allen excited to discuss the 2019 homeopathy in the last 100 years than just and Miranda Castro present. Why would Joint American Homeopathic about anyone else. To have him be part of someone, not a professional homeopath Conference on brain health. our conference and present for over two but just a person wanting to use home- Brain health is very timely, hours, demonstrating his approach and opathy in their home, want to hear these along with topics like ADD, presenting a case, is amazing! two speakers? autism, multiple sclerosis, anxi- Then you have George Dimitriadis, Kim: They are both excellent speak- ety, depression, and dementia. Why do who I consider to be one of the most ers, communicators, and educators, you think these topics are important at a knowledgeable and erudite homeopaths extremely knowledgeable in homeopathy. homeopathic conference? when it comes to understanding home- And their subjects [Brain Boosters for Kim: There are a number of reasons, opathy as it relates to Hahnemann and Children, and Healing the Brain from Lauri. Homeopathy has a long Bönninghausen. His writings are incred- Shock & Trauma] impact all of us, and history and incredible success ibly scholarly; I mean, every third word especially mothers, who are so concerned rate treating these types of is footnoted, and the footnotes are some- about the health of their children. So conditions. I am sure you times more extensive than the actual writ- many children today have things like are well aware that there ings. He’s touched on so many different ADHD, OCD, or some variant of autistic were once many mental hos- aspects of homeopathic practice, and he’s spectrum disorder. Mothers are very con- pitals with people being treated also clarified things that were not fully cerned, and we have something that can with remedies for various types of disor- understood by a lot of people. So, to have really benefit their children and family ders, like psychosis and schizophrenia, someone of his caliber come to our confer- members. To have speakers who can pres- and the high level of success they had. In ence, and to fly all the way from Australia ent these topics so cogently, so clearly and addition, brain health really impacts all to present, is an incredible benefit. offer real choices, real options to these of our lives, so I think it’s an extremely We also have Rajan Sankaran, who is families, I think that is a wonderful boon timely subject. considered by thousands of people from to anyone who would like to participate! Lauri: You were invited to help the around the world to be one of our most Lauri: I have heard both of these conference committee select some of the accomplished practitioners. He has devel- women present and it is a joy to be in presenters. What were your consider- oped a methodology called The Vital their rooms. They provide a great intro- ations for speakers? And, of those you Sensation approach. He has written and duction to someone who is not necessar- chose, how do you think they stand out published many different books. ily a healthcare provider or a professional. in the homeopathic world in terms of Then, of course, you have other won- Kim: I agree, and they are entertain- these issues? derful teachers, like Karen Allen and ing, as well. They are funny and really Kim: The lineup is a star-studded Miranda Castro, who are known for connect with the audience. I am person- one! For example, many of the prominent being able to bring their vast knowledge ally excited to hear them present. homeopathic teachers out there have stud- of homeopathy down to a very funda- Lauri: Now, at the other end of the ied with George Vithoulkas. George essen- mental level, to present to a general audi- spectrum, why would highly trained tially was responsible for the resurgence of ence. They are going to be presenting health professionals such as doctors, chi- homeopathy in the 20th Century and is to the general public on very important ropractors, and nurse practitioners want considered by most people to be the indi- subjects as they relate to brain health. to attend the conference? If they don’t So it’s a star-studded lineup. And it have any background in homeopathy, is was a team effort to bring it together, and there anything that might be of interest “The lineup is a I am very proud to be a part of it. to them? Lauri: You deserve to be, you did Kim: Absolutely. A lot of people pur- star-studded one!” a masterful job! Let’s break it down, chase homeopathic remedies, but most

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 12 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 people don’t know how to use these actu- ally in practice. So this is an opportunity “They’re an opportunity to learn from a wide variety to really learn how homeopathy is prac- ticed by people at the highest level. of different teachers as well as get a taste of the way People go to the health food store and different people approach homeopathy.” see homeopathic remedies there. Because of FDA regulations, a disease condition must be listed on the label, but we know life studying homeopathy—it will give day seminar is a wonderful opportunity. the remedies are so much more than that. them a deeper understanding of this Lauri: I agree. I have traveled to the We do not give a remedy for a disease amazing science and art, and the oppor- West Coast several times to study with condition, we give it based on the total- tunity to recommend it or refer patients Rajan Sankaran and gained so much ity of the characteristic symptoms of the to qualified practitioners. more by immersing myself in studying case. And many people don’t understand Lauri: I’m glad that you mentioned with him for several days rather than in a this; they think, “Chamomilla is good for that, because several psychiatrists and two-hour session. The two hours at con- screaming babies, and Sulphur is good for pediatricians refer their patients to me ference are a wonderful introduction and skin eruptions,” but it is so much more for homeopathic care. They work with you can gain wonderful learning tools, than that. We have to always individualize the same patient on other levels but we but it is really great to be able to dive in. in homeopathy. So this is an opportunity work together to provide the best care for Kim: His video cases speak for them- for people like chiropractors, naturopaths, the individual. That’s the direction we are selves. He will present cases of people and medical doctors who are interested moving in. You don’t have to choose to with very serious health issues, and you’ll in providing the best health care for their only work with conventional medicine or see the follow-ups over an extended time patients to learn how homeopathy can alternative medicine. That’s why I love the period and the results. He is very good be practiced at a high level with a much word “integrative” medicine, where we at explaining exactly what his thinking greater level of efficiency. are really learning how to come together process is and why he arrives at a certain Lauri: Consider someone who does to offer whatever treatment will help the remedy. It’s not this cult process where not want to dedicate their whole career patient the most at a particular time. you don’t really understand it or think to learning homeopathy; maybe they Kim: Even if they don’t master home- you’ll never be able to do it. He addresses just want to know the basics, or maybe opathy and decide to make it their life why he gave a remedy in a particular they want to understand why someone pursuit, it’s so fun and informs so many situation, or why he changed remedies at with anxiety or depression might be pre- other areas of life, as well. Many ideas a certain point. That level of understand- scribed a different homeopathic remedy of Hahnemann were so revolutionary in ing is essential if students want to be able than someone else who has that same their day, they are still applicable to this to emulate a great practitioner. exact condition. Do you think they could very moment. So, I think it is something Lauri: You are praising the many gather something from this conference, that can benefit almost anybody. speakers that we have lined up, such or must they be at a very high level? Lauri: Rajan Sankaran will be teach- as Karen Allen, Miranda Castro, Rajan Kim: I think that anyone could bene- ing a good deal during the conference, Sankaran, George Vithoulkas, George fit. For acute and first-aid conditions, you but he’s also presenting a two-day semi- Dimitriadis, Amy Rothenberg, Paul Her- can get very good results fairly quickly nar following the conference. Why would scu, and more, but you’re also a popular with a limited amount of study. However, someone attend the extended program? speaker. You’re being very humble, but when you’re dealing with serious chronic Kim:Well, aside from the fact that Bal- I know that when you offer webinars, disease, honestly, it does take many years timore is a great city to visit and explore, hundreds of people attend. Can you share of intensive focus and application before the JAHC and the seminars are wonderful a little about what you’re going to be you could expect to achieve really good events. They’re an opportunity to learn talking about at the conference? consistent results over time. Having said from a wide variety of different teachers Kim: I’m going to focus a lot on spe- that, though, you hear stories about how as well as get a taste of the way different cific sections of the Organon, Aphorisms someone studied homeopathy for a few people approach homeopathy. The two- 210-230, where Hahnemann talks about months and gave a remedy to someone day seminar allows you to dive deeper into the treatment of mental and emotional that cured their Epstein Barr syndrome, a master practitioner’s actual approach diseases, and it just, once again, demon- chronic fatigue syndrome, or depression to homeopathy. You can see videos and strates the brilliance of Hahnemann. they’d had for the last 25 years. Those cases over a couple of days and really He talks about psycho-somatic diseases types of miracles happen, so you never understand deeply how this practitioner before anyone else does. He also speaks know. But I think the other advantages achieves his amazing results. For serious about somato-psychic diseases and about for medical doctors, chiropractors, and practitioners who really want to master the acute exacerbation of the patient’s people who may not want to spend their this great science and art, I think the two- chronic state. There is a level of genius

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 13 Winter 2018-2019 “The two-day seminar allows you to dive deeper into a work of all the speakers and appreciate the hard study that went into it and the master practitioner’s actual approach to homeopathy.” way they put their thinking together to make it easier for the rest of us to mas- ter. In this way we all become better that you just simply don’t see, even They are very highly trained homeopaths prescribers and get better results for our today. For example, we like to think and have been in the profession a long own patients. You talk about the brilliant that homeopathy can cure everything time. They know people who have trained ideas and how excited you are for the but Hahnemann doesn’t say that. In var- in many different ways, have a broad net- conference; what are you most looking ious aphorisms, specifically 224 of the work, and are warm and welcoming. Why forward to? Organon, he actually makes a distinction do you think they might be great to open Kim: I think it is just a great lineup of between people who need homeopathy the conference? speakers. There are going to be wonderful and those who need therapy or coun- Kim: Well, first of all, they are lovely people there, my friends are going to be seling. Knowing that, and having that individuals. I have known them for many there. I am excited to learn from people distinction, is incredibly valuable for the years. Paul was my first serious homeop- like George Dimitriadis, Rajan Sankaran, homeopathic practitioner because they’ll athy teacher. I actually graduated from Paul Herscu, Amy Rothenberg, George know when it is appropriate to refer the New England School of Homeopathy Vithoulkas, Karen Allen, and Miranda someone to therapy or counseling. I’ll be before Paul and Amy had developed the Castro. I mean, these are some of the top presenting a number of cases to exemplify Cycles and Segments model, which is an people in our profession. On top of that, the principles described in this section of absolutely brilliant model and based on it’s in a wonderful venue in downtown the Organon. I will be drawing from other the writings of people like Hahnemann Baltimore. There are also going to be works, as well, such as the writings of and Bönninghausen. You can see the some amazing cases. My good friend, people like Bönninghausen, Henry Clay roots of their ideas in those great practi- Gregory Pais, is going to be presenting, Allen, and Phineas Parkhurst Wells, but I tioners. The Cycles and Segments model and he has a cured case of multiple scle- am going to largely focus on the writings is brilliant because it introduces the idea rosis. Anyone who’s been practicing for a of Hahnemann. He is the progenitor of of a dynamic quality into our under- long time knows that’s not easy. You do our great science and art; his ideas are standing of the patient and the materia get successes with things like Parkinson’s absolutely brilliant and revolutionary and medica. When you study materia medica, disease, ALS, or MS, but it is not as easy way ahead of their time. or the way that it used to be studied, as treating eczema or asthma. When Lauri:Might you be touching on any you would read this list of symptoms you are dealing with something much issues like anxiety or depression with and your eyes would glaze over, and more serious, like MS, where the myelin your cases? by the end, you didn’t know anything sheath is degenerated, it’s impressive to Kim: Absolutely. I have cases of bipo- about these remedies. Paul and Amy were hear about a completely cured case, so I lar disorder, anxiety, and depression. It able to bring these symptoms together so am personally very excited about seeing will be broad spectrum. there is some congruity to them, and then that and learning from these other very Lauri: You mentioned previously introduce the element of time. Because accomplished practitioners. that the conference is suitable for natu- that is the reality of it—your patient isn’t Lauri:I have been working with you ropaths, professional homeopaths, and a list of symptoms, they are actually a via screen for months, but I really look consumers alike. One of my goals as process of time. To understand that both forward to being in Baltimore with you. Chair of the Conference Committee is to the patient and remedy have a process of And I hope this chat will let people know bring people together at this conference. time gives a whole new dimension to our what we will be doing at the conference I know people analyze cases differently, understanding of homeopathy. Again, it’s and why it will be so special to be at the and JAHC 2019 will provide something based on our classical foundations, on the JAHC 2019 in Baltimore for everyone! No matter how you practice writings of Hahnemann, Hering’s writ- Kim:The whole team has been fan- homeopathy, there will be something for ing on understanding materia medica, tastic! You have done an excellent job, you! Not everyone needs to practice the Bönninghausen’s understanding of the along with Jess Dougherty, Deb Dupnik, same exact way to benefit from this con- grouping of symptoms together to create and the other people on the committee. ference. That’s why I am excited that Amy the larger understanding of them. It’s They have all made tremendous contri- Rothenberg and Paul Herscu are going to based on our roots. butions, and it’s been a pleasure to work lead our Opening Keynote presentation. Lauri: It’s wonderful that you see the with everybody.

“No matter how you practice homeopathy, there will be something for you!”

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 14 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 2019 Joint American Homeopathic Conference Baltimore, MD 2-Day Post-JAHC Seminar Join world-renowned Speaker Line-up homeopath rajan sankaran Friday, June 28, 2019 Gregory Pais, nd, dHanP presenting Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis with new this year! Pre-meeting sessions: Hahnemannian Homeopathy the three-dimensional Homeopathy at Home 11:45 am–12:45 Pm approach to case taking and analysis * Available at separate price sujata owens, ccH, rsHom(na), Karen allen, ccH dHms(india) Monday, July 1 & Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Homeopathy 101: Fright, Shock, and Head injury: Skillful and Successful Long-term Management Strategies that Can Heal the brain in Five Pediatric Autistic Cases Approaching a case with a variety of methods 9:00 am–11:15 am 11:45 am–12:45 Pm is like looking into the same room through different windows. Taking the analogy further, miranda castro, ccH, rsHom(na), fsHom christina mueller, Hom, mmHom & each patient is situated differently in the room, brain boosters manfred mueller, ma, dHm, so one window provides better information 12:30 Pm–2:30 Pm rsHom(na), ccH than the others, depending on the case, but interweaving Strategies to Achieve best none of the windows should be ignored. All Friday, June 28, 20199 Outcomes in brain Health: Cases of brain Hemorrhage, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, aspects of the case must be studied—all view- rajan sankaran, md(Hom), fsHom(uK) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and points explored. Our vast array of homeopathic Homeopathic Treatment of Mental illness Parkinson’s Disease tools allows for this wide scope of vision and 9:00 am–11:15 am 11:45 am–12:45 Pm prevents failures caused by pulling the shades down on one or more vantage points. George dimitriadis, Bsc(unsW), alicia González, nd, dHanP, ccH Dr. Rajan Sankaran’s latest and most suc- dhom(syd), dHommcc(eng), fHom(uK), Depression Secondary to Childhood cessful tool, the 8-box Method, is one such GHiH(syd), fJPHma(Jpn) Sexual Abuse approach used to find the most beneficial rem- Pharmacography—Pure and Applied (Part 1) 2:15 Pm–3:15 Pm edy and is based on the concepts of exactness, 12:30 Pm–2:30 Pm todd rowe, md, md(H), ccH, dHt inclusivity, and harmony. He has developed amy rothenberg, nd & Paul Herscu, nd, Using brain Sarcode Remedies in the other tools, most notably the Sensation and mPH Homeopathic Treatment of Mental illness Synergy methods, and has also learned meth- Landscape of the Mind—The Promise of 2:15 Pm–3:15 Pm ods from many other teachers. These methods Homeopathy for Cognitive and Emotional Health iris Bell, md, Phd all come together to create a powerful, syn- 3:00 Pm–5:00 Pm Adapting Conventional Waking and Sleep ergistic tool—one that consistently increases Electroencephalographic Methodologies from prescription accuracy. With such a multi-fac- Saturday, June 29, 2019 Neurophysiology to Study Homeopathic eted focus, the practitioner is compelled to George vithoulkas, Professor Remedy Effects acknowledge all the symptoms in a case, and Moderators: Cash Leo & Cristina Chise 2:15 Pm–3:15 Pm shortsighted mistakes are prevented. Juvenile Autism and Asthma Ultimately, the goal of every homeopath rajan sankaran, md(Hom), fsHom(uK) 7:30 am–10:00 am is to heal the patient. This three-dimensional The Art of the Follow-up Session: Combining approach allows for both flexibility and accu- denise straiges, ccH, rsHom(na), PcH Homeopathy with Complementary Therapies racy, and gives each symptom the weight it improving Clinical Outcomes: Homeopathy for 3:30 Pm–6:30 Pm deserves. The more pathways that become brain Health available to us, and the more adept we become 10:30 am–11:30 am Sunday, June 30, 2019 at tailoring the various methods to fit each elizabeth rice, nd Kim elia, ccH individual, the better our chances of healing The Treatment of Anxiety and Depression in the The brilliance of Hahnemann in Modern our patients. Adolescent and young Adult Population using Day Practice Dr. Sankaran will show a variety of cases, Classical Homeopathy 8:00 am–9:30 am illustrating how he uses multiple windows 10:30 am–11:30 am during case taking and analysis in order to George dimitriadis, Bsc(unsW), iris Bell, md, Phd choose the best remedy possible. His cases will dhom(syd), dHommcc(eng), fHom(uK), Adapting Conventional Waking and Sleep cover numerous pathologies, including autoim- GHiH(syd), fJPHma(Jpn) Electroencephalographic Methodologies from mune disease, and he will also present pediatric Pharmacography—Pure and Applied (Part 2) Neurophysiology to Study Homeopathic cases. Those attending will get functional and 9:45 am–12:30 Pm Remedy Effects valuable information they’ll be able to use in 10:30 am–11:30 am their practices to improve consistency. Registration Now Open! For more information, visit www.jahc2019.org

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 15 Winter 2018-2019 hoMeopathy’s history Lunch with Old Friends Fond memories of Dr. Don Gladish, his colleagues, and an era

by NEvA G. ASPLUNDH

The Gladish family in the 1950s. Dr. Don Gladish n thinking back over my 60-some Fork, IN. I remember driving along back (right) holding daughter Neva in his arms. years, I often call to mind the many roads with fields of corn on either side, luncheons my parents hosted for then being treated to an evening piano Daddy’s homeopathic colleagues. recital with Mrs. Bond at the keys, sing- IMy dad, “Dr. Don” Gladish (featured ing “You’re Just in Love” (Irving Berlin, on p. 312 of Julian Winston’s book The 1950). In other travels to homeopathic Faces of Homeopathy), served the Glen- conventions, we met Dr. Paul Schantz view, IL, community and delivered most and Dorothy Cornish in the early 1960s of the babies in our church society in the in Denver. 1940s and ‘50s. For a brief time he was Sadly, brain surgery did nothing to president of the American Institute of help Daddy’s condition. While recover- Homeopathy before illness forced him ing, he was heard to say, “I should have to step down in the late 1950s. died.” Nevertheless, he kept on with his Our large garden supplied the victuals, practice in spite of diminished physical as Daddy would say, for these luncheons; and mental powers before “crossing the Mom often made Asheville salad to go bar” in June of 1967, aged 67. (He was 52 along with the fresh vegetables. They when I was born.) planted everything: tomatoes, aspara- Even though he passed more than 50 gus, green beans as well as red currants. years ago, Daddy’s examples of faith in Knowing Daddy, there would certainly Providence and the love of being useful be some kind of dessert afterwards. to others continue to inspire me, much At the dining table, I was enlightened the way Joette Calabrese’s work with the and entertained by the likes of Dr. Arthur Banerji protocols inspires me these days. Grimmer (who covered for Daddy during It warms my heart when people tell me his World War II years as Lieutenant “your dad saved my life.” Commander in the Pacific), Dr. Wegee, In the 1970s, I remember feeling dis- Dr. Tufo, and Dr. Harvey Farrington. heartened that so many homeopathic Being a child, I probably asked Ronald doctors were passing away: Drs. Bond, Troup why he was missing a finger. I don’t F. Sims Pounds of Phoenix, Bill Weaver recall his reply; his enthusiasm for home- of Conshohocken, PA (he graduated opathy was unmistakable, however. Hahnemann with Daddy in 1933), and My sister Sarah and I went along on others. And yet grateful too that new doc- visits locally to see Roger Ehrhart near tors and practitioners continue to come Wilmette, IL, and Eliud Garcia-Trevino along and carry forward this vital work. (or was it Trevino-Garcia? He answered to both, I believe). aBoUt the aUthor Diagnosed with late-onset epilepsy in 1959, Daddy sought help from Ehrhart Neva G. Asplundh says: “Homeopathy is one of my great as well as Dr. Wilbur Bond of Greens loves. Broken foot or migraine— these impel me to sit among my many books in search of the best remedy. After Daddy passed, we moved from the My dad, “Dr. Don” Gladish, served the Glenview, IL, Midwest to the East Coast where I attended Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, community and delivered most of the babies in our PA. It was here that Ned and I met and eventually married. We have four children and 17 grandchildren. church society in the 1940s and ‘50s. God has blessed us in countless ways.”

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 16 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 Meet “Old Friends” from Arthur Hill Grimmer, MD Eliud Garcia-Trevino, MD Homeopathy’s Storied Past August 29, 1874–March 5, 1967 Garcia-Trevino, who practiced in the Neva Asplundh’s reminiscence mentions Grimmer was born into a Chicago area, was honored at an American the following people who were active in family that used homeopa- Institute of Homeopathy dinner in 1961 the field of homeopathy in the early to thy. By the time he was in Chicago, along with Drs. Grimmer, mid-20th Century. Thanks primarily to seven, he knew the indica- Wright Hubbard, and Senseman. Julian Winston and his book, The Faces tions of 60 homeopathic of Homeopathy, for the details and pho- remedies by heart. By age Wilbur Bond, MD tos below. eight, he had treated several Bond of Greens Fork, Indiana, served as a people. In 1902, he enrolled at Hering trustee of the American Institute of Home- Donald Gladish, MD Medical College in Chicago and became opathy in the 1950s. (Pictured below.) September 1899–June 30, 1967 James T. Kent’s assistant. When Kent died, Born in Indianapolis, IN, Grimmer assumed his practice. Grimmer Paul Schantz, MD Gladish attended the may be best known for his writings on the Schantz, from Ephrata, PA, served as Academy of the New treatment of people with cancer. a trustee of the American Institute of Church in Bryn Athyn, Homeopathy in the 1950s and died PA. After serving in the Ronald Troup, MD in 1980. (Pictured below.) Marines during World Troup served as president of the Interna- War I, he worked for 10 tional Hahnemannian Association and Dorothy Cornish years in the timber industry. He took pre- lived at various times in Garden City, KS, Cornish had been secre- med courses in Chicago in 1928 and grad- and the San Francisco Bay area. He had tary to Dr. Alonzo Shad- uated from Hahnemann Medical College staff privileges at Hahnemann Hospital, man of Boston, author of of Philadelphia in 1933. He worked with San Francisco (which later became Mar- Who Is Your Doctor and Harvey Farrington and established his shall Hale Hospital). Why? In the early 20th own practice in Glenview, IL. He served in Century, Boston was a the Pacific in World War II and said, “The Roger Ehrhart major center of homeop- experience confirmed the outstanding Ehrhart was the son of Urban Ehrhart, athy; as homeopathic hospitals and benefits of homeopathic medicine in spite who founded Ehrhart and Karl Homeo- schools closed and elder homeopaths died of the sulfas and penicillin.” pathic Pharmacy in 1912 in Chicago. in the 1950s and 60s, Cornish was part of Roger took over the business in 1935. He a group of devoted lay people who kept Harvey Farrington, MD had a PhD from Illinois Medical School. homeopathy alive in the U.S. [Dorothy June 12, 1872–June 9, 1957 He died in 1977; the pharmacy continued (left) pictured with Lilly Spalding, widow Farrington graduated into the 1990s. of Dr. Ray Spalding.] from Hahnemann Medi- cal College cum laude in 1895 with degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine. In 1898, he graduated from J. T. Kent’s Post-Gradu- ate School in Philadelphia. In 1900, Far- rington followed Kent to Chicago where he taught and practiced medicine for nearly 57 years. With W.A. Guild, MD, and Donald Gladish, MD, Farrington compiled the book, Postgraduate Course in Homeopathy. The American Institute of Homeopathy Board of Trustees Meeting 1955: (seated) Allan Sutherland, MD; Wilbur Bond, MD; Elizabeth Wright Hubbard, MD; Henry Eisfelder, MD; Arthur Records, MD; Carl Enstam, MD; Ralph Faris, MD; John Swartwout, MD, Paul Schantz, MD. (standing) Arthur Grimmer, MD; William Weaver, MD; H.W. Eikenberry, MD; Horace Reed, MD.

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by ALiCiA GONzÁLEz, ND, DHANP, CCH

Be ready with these remedies to fend off flu

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Jan, age 71, was leading an active lifestyle, had a very healthy diet, and was feel- ing pretty good overall. Although she had a history of asthma, it had been under control for many years, and she rarely had symptoms. That all changed when the Pacific Northwest became inundated with smoke coming from forest fires in Northern California, Oregon, British Columbia, Can- ada, and Eastern Washington. Thank goodness for the Pacific Ocean to the west of us, or we could have been dead center in a circle of fire. Jan was one of many people in our area (near Seattle, WA) who had exacerbations of their health problems that summer from the very poor air quality caused by smoke. We treated her with a combination of homeopathic remedies, herbs, hyperbaric medicine, and prescrip- tion drugs, which pulled her through. But her lungs took a beating and were surely weakened after almost three months of being inflamed.

A serious situation So when the following autumn came around, it was not a complete surprise that Jan succumbed to the flu. Because of her age and health history, the flu was a much bigger concern for her than it might have been for someone else. People with asthma already have swollen, sensitive airways, and the flu adds to that

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 19 Winter 2018-2019 Asthma is one of the most common underlying medical so I gave her another dose of the two rem- edies. She took both remedies three times conditions of people who are hospitalized with flu. a day for four days and recovered com- pletely! This was an excellent outcome for someone with her history, and Jan was inflammation, often triggering asthma I understand that classical homeopathy very grateful to be feeling well again. attacks. Even worse, people with asthma calls for giving one remedy at a time, but I are more likely to develop pneumonia learned from the Banerji Protocols that it Feared flu season after the flu, and asthma is one of the is not uncommon for Dr. Banerji of India The past three years in the U.S. have seen most common underlying medical con- and associates to successfully give two or a steadily climbing number of hospital- ditions of people who are hospitalized three remedies at once for the same con- izations and deaths from the flu. The U.S. with flu.1 People over age 65 are also more dition. Additionally, trusted homeopathic Centers for Disease Control and Preven- likely to suffer from flu-related complica- companies use multiple remedies in their tion (CDC) reported 94 pediatric deaths tions; the CDC estimates that, in recent products. So if I feel two remedies are indi- from the 2015-16 flu season and an esti- years, from 50 to 70 percent of flu-related cated (or if I simply can’t decide between mated 25,000 flu-related deaths overall. hospitalizations involve people in that two similar remedies), I won’t hesitate to Deaths rose sharply in the 2016-17 season age group.2 give both. I have found success combining to 110 children and an estimated 51,000 Jan’s family was very concerned and remedies in this way. people overall. For the 2017-2018 flu sea- initially took her to the ER because she Antimonium tart matches the classic son, 185 influenza-associated pediatric seemed to be struggling to breathe. There, wet, rattling cough that is scantily pro- deaths were reported, with the CDC esti- she had a nebulizer treatment and pred- ductive. In his Materia Medica, Boericke mating 79,000 deaths overall.3,4 And pub- nisone to open her airways for immedi- writes: “Its therapeutic application has lic health experts are predicting another ate relief, but she received no advice or been confined largely to the treatment bad flu season this year. treatment for the flu. When she contacted of respiratory diseases, rattling of mucus The flu can be challenging to treat, me, she had pretty classic flu symptoms with little expectoration has been a guid- especially in the very young and the very including extreme fatigue, weakness, fever, ing symptom.” But the other part of the old. Natural medicine, generally, and and a wet, rattling cough that was not very Antimonium tart picture that fit Jan was homeopathy, specifically, provide numer- productive. We started with my go-to the weakened state and overwhelming ous tools in the proverbial medicine “tool- homeopathic flu remedy Oscillococcinum, sleepiness with the cough. She kept saying box” to prevent and treat the flu. which was very helpful in the beginning. over and over how weak she felt. It took a Her fever went down, and her energy and tremendous effort for her to just lift her 100 years ago… strength improved, but the cough did not. arms to drink a cup of tea. And Boericke Did you know that homeopathy has been As her respiratory symptoms worsened, mentions “drowsiness and debility” as around for more than 200 years and I felt a remedy that focused more on the strong characteristics of this remedy. that it saved numerous lives during the lungs was necessary. I chose to give her Senega is also a well-known remedy deadliest flu outbreak in recorded his- the homeopathic remedies Senega along for respiratory issues. It is indicated for tory—the Influenza Pandemic of 1918 with Antimonium tartaricum in 30c doses. rattling in the chest and difficult expecto- that took place 100 years ago? The May Both remedies are well known for treating ration, very much like Antimonium tart. 1921 Journal of the American Institute of upper respiratory infections. But what makes it different is that it Homeopathy featured a long article about is used specifically for elderly patients. the use of homeopathy in the flu epi- Boericke writes, “Difficult raising of tough, demic. Dr. T.A. McCann, from Dayton, profuse mucus, in the aged. … Old asth- Ohio, reported that 26,000 cases of flu Hear speaker matics with congestive attacks.” I have treated homeopathically had a mortality alicia González found that Senega has been very help- rate of 1.05 percent, compared to the ful for my senior patients when other 28 percent mortality rate for patients present on well-indicated, classic respiratory reme- treated with conventional medicine. This depression secondary to dies didn’t work. was supported by Dean W.A. Pearson childhood sexual abuse After Jan took one dose each of Senega of Hahnemann College in Philadelphia, at the and Antimonium tart at the same time, who collected evidence of 26,795 cases Joint American Homeopathic she fell asleep within 10 minutes. It is of flu treated with homeopathy and got generally a very good sign when a patient the same mortality rate result.5 The most Conference 2019 in Baltimore, MD needs to sleep right after taking a remedy. common remedy used by homeopaths June 28-30, 2019 She slept for about three hours and woke during the 1918 pandemic was Gelse- up feeling much better. She started to mium, with occasional cases needing Bry- www.JAHC2019.org worsen again towards the end of the day, onia and Eupatorium.

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 20 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 frightening flu And a memorable case of homeopathic healing Top three for flu Gelsemium is indicated for flu that leaves the person feeling very weak and by RObERT J. SiGNORE, DO sleepy. The fever has a slow onset over the course of one to three days. People vividly remember the first time I ing, my wife was feeling 90 percent report chills running up and down their treated a case of the flu with homeo- better and was able to return to her backs that alternate with flushes of heat. Ipathic medicine. One evening, my daily activities. The limbs, eyelids, and head feel shaky, wife Karen wasn’t feeling quite right With the help of a simple over-the- weak, and heavy. The person has a diffi- with some chilliness, tiredness, and ach- counter homeopathic remedy, I helped cult time lifting their head off the pillow. iness, so she went to bed a little earlier my wife recover from the flu. I’m con- The eyelids look droopy or half-shut. than usual. At about 2:00 a.m., I was vinced that the remedy kept her out of The person also commonly has a head- awakened by a frightening sight. Karen the hospital, too. Later, I learned that the ache that starts in the back of the head was sitting up in bed, coughing and H1N1 swine flu was going around in our and travels to the forehead. struggling to catch her breath. This was area, and many people were being hit Bryonia also fits a flu that progresses especially shocking because she rarely with the sudden onset of symptoms that slowly, but it is different from Gelsemium gets colds or coughs and never had began much like Karen’s but continued in that people report severe aching. They breathing difficulties or asthma before. to worsen over the course of many days. are worse from the slightest movement. I’d studied homeopathy for two In the United States alone, there were They may feel restless but are still intol- years at that point and had recently over 12,000 deaths attributed to the erant of having to move even a little finished my diploma course from the H1N1 swine flu. The year was 2009. bit. Extreme thirst is common, and the British Institute of Homeopathy, so I I was very fortunate to have learned person will gulp any drinks given to hurried downstairs to turn on my lap- about homeopathic medicine prior to them. Headaches are usually left-sided in top computer. I opened my RADAR-10 my wife developing a severe case of the forehead or back of the head. People software, intending to take my wife’s influenza. This experience underscores needing Bryonia sweat a lot with their case to repertorize it, but I quickly the importance of being prepared by fever. They tend to be irritable and prefer realized that I didn’t have enough time having a homeopathic remedy kit at to be left alone. to do so. Judging by Karen’s labored home. Over the years, I have saved many Eupatorium, like Bryonia, also corre- breathing and respiratory distress, I helpful articles from the National Center sponds with severe aching, but the pain only had a few minutes to find the for Homeopathy’s Homeopathy Today is specifically in the muscles and bones. correct homeopathic remedy, or else magazine. From earaches to sore throats People will say it feels as if their bones are I’d have to rush her to the emergency to toothaches, Homeopathy Today’s about to break open. The pain is so great room to be admitted to the hospital. timely topics are sure to come in handy that they will moan and be desperate for What to do? for the treatment of common ailments. relief. The bone and muscle pain is felt Just then, I remembered that I had I always read my issues of Homeopathy throughout the body but is often more seen an article in a recent issue of Today from cover to cover. centered in the low back. Fevers are high, Homeopathy Today on the most com- To obtain a subscription to Homeopa- generally over 102° F. Headaches will be at mon homeopathic remedies for influ- thy Today and to become a member of the their worst as the fever peaks. Chills can enza treatment. I opened the magazine National Center for Homeopathy, please be accompanied by tremendous shaking. as fast as I could and scanned through go to: www.homeopathycenter.org or The person will be thirsty for cold drinks the article’s handy list of eight flu rem- call 1-856-437-4752. even during the chill. edies. After just one or two minutes, I Reference: could tell that the only remedy from www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/basics/past-pandemics.html Lots to choose from that list that fit my wife’s symptoms aBoUt the aUthor In order to make the right remedy choice, was Nux vomica. I can’t recall exactly it is important to be aware of the differ- which of her symptoms best matched Robert J. Signore, DO, DiHom, is a board certified ences in symptoms that people experi- that of Nux vomica; it might have been dermatologist who has been ence. Every flu season is different, and her uncharacteristic irritability and practicing in the Chicago area for 25 years. Prior to training every person responds to stresses and chilliness, along with the timing of her in dermatology, he com- viruses in their own way, which means symptoms being worse after midnight. pleted a family practice residency. He received his that the number of homeopathic rem- Thankfully, my home remedy kit con- DiHom from the British Insti- edies we need to choose from is great. tained Nux vomica in a 200c potency. tute of Homeopathy (USA) in 2009 and has implemented classical homeopathic Some people will do well with remedies I gave Karen two pellets at once and medicine in his practice for the treatment of that are not one of the “classic flu rem- waited. Soon, she was breathing more patients with skin diseases. You may contact Dr. Signore at: 17730 S. Oak Park Avenue, Suite C, edies,” as we saw in Jan’s case. The vast peacefully. Within 10 minutes, she was Tinley Park, IL 60477, [email protected], array of remedy choices can be daunting sleeping like a baby! By the next morn- 708-429-2992, www.wholisticderm.com.

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present and the individual is thirsty but is only half of the issue in finding relief tends to sip their drink rather than gulp from the flu. The other question involves it, think Arsenicum. People needing Arse- proper dosing. In general, I recommend nicum also tend to feel very anxious and starting with a 30c dose three times a day. may even fear they are going to die from (If the person is in acute pain or other or confusing for inexperienced homeo- the flu. They feel much better with other intense distress, then I will recommend paths and home prescribers who may not people around them. taking it more frequently—as often as know which signs and symptoms to look Belladonna is helpful when the fever every 20 minutes). Stop taking the rem- out for. This can often lead to an incor- is very high and the skin is very hot to the edy once marked improvement is seen. If rect remedy selection. touch. Intense right-sided headaches that there is no change in a 24-hour period, start in the back of the head and go to then look for a different remedy. If there is A “go-to” remedy the right forehead or eye are commonly a marked improvement and then a relapse, That is one reason why my “go-to” part of the symptom picture. increase the dose to 200C once a day. homeopathic remedy for the flu is Oscillo- Mercurius can help people who sweat a coccinum. For anyone who has any of lot with the flu, but perspiring doesn’t offer Prevention the classic symptoms of the flu, such as them any relief; in fact, it makes them feel Also keep in mind that the best treatment fever and chills, achiness, headaches, and worse. Their perspiration and breath smell of the flu is often prevention. Making fatigue, Oscillococcinum can be a huge bad. Their saliva is increased and they sure to get enough sleep and eat a healthy help. This remedy works best to treat the constantly need to swallow, even though diet during the flu season is so important. flu when taken within 48 hours of the that’s often painful. They are hypersensi- Vitamin C, Echinacea, garlic, and zinc onset of symptoms. tive to temperature changes and alternate are known to boost the immune system It has been studied for years in a num- between feeling chilly and hot. and should be a part of anyone’s preven- ber of countries and is one of the top 10 Nux vomica is another remedy to tion plan. selling medicines of any kind in France.6 A consider for people with gastrointestinal References randomized, double-blind, placebo-con- symptoms, such as vomiting or diarrhea 1. Flu and People with Asthma. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 11/18/18. trolled study done in France on 487 people that accompany the flu. They have strong www.cdc.gov/flu/asthma/index.htm 2. People 65 Years and Older & Influenza. CDC. 11/18/18. found Oscillococcinum to be more effective chills and shivering and are sensitive to www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/65over.htm than placebo. The study was published in the slightest draft. Their limbs and back 3. FluView, Influenza-Associated Pediatric Mortality. CDC. 11/18/18. the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology ache a lot, and they are often very irrita- https://gis.cdc.gov/GRASP/Fluview/PedFluDeath.html#_blank 7 4. Disease Burden of Influenza. CDC. 11/18/18. in 1989 and referenced by Britain’s highly ble and impatient. https://bit.ly/2AzQvkH regarded medical journal, The Lancet.8 In 5. Winston, Julian. Treatment of Epidemics with Homeopathy— A History. National Center for Homeopathy. 1999, a German study on 372 people found Tips for taking remedies www.homeopathycenter.org/treatment-epidemics-homeopa- thy-history 9 similar results. I generally like to start with Oscillococ- 6. Fraser, Peter. Birds; Seeking the Freedom of the Sky. Winter Press, 2009. Page 44. cinum in the early days of coming down 7. Ferley J.P., Zmirou D., et al. A controlled evaluation of a homeo- More remedies of note with flu symptoms. I usually suggest pathic preparation in the treatment of influenza like syndromes. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 1989; 27:329-333. Of the many remedies to consider, here taking it as directed on the box (every six 8. Anonymous. Quadruple-blind. The Lancet 1989; Apr 22: 914. 9. Papp R., Schuback G., et al. Oscillococcinum in patients with are a few more of those most commonly hours up to three times a day). That often influenza like syndromes: a placebo controlled double blind used to address flu symptoms. stops the flu in its tracks. If it doesn’t (i.e., evaluation. British Homeopathic Journal 1998; 87: 69-76. Arsenicum is recommended for flu there are no changes by the next day or that has predominantly gastrointestinal if symptoms worsen), then working on aBoUt the aUthor complaints that include vomiting and finding a more specific remedy is useful. Alicia González, ND, DHANP, diarrhea. When burning stomach pain is Choosing the right remedy oftentimes CCH, is a naturopathic physician who has a specialty interest in brain health. She is the medical director/owner of Watch NCH’s Flu Webinar with Miranda Castro: Serene Natural Health in Edmonds, WA. The doctors at refresh Homeopathic Treatment of Influenza, a Refresher Course her clinic specialize in brain Access it via the NCH website’s “Member” section at health disorders including mental and behavioral issues, your flu www.homeopathycenter.org under “webinars.” Be sure to the autistic spectrum, and neurological disorders. download the accompanying handout, which is She is board certified in homeopathy and has also jam-packed with useful information! received Level 4 training in craniosacral therapy. iQ! www.serenenaturalhealth.net

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by DEb SNiDER, CCH When I met Lucy*, she was a 33-year-old woman who had been suffering from epilepsy for more than six years. Her life had become severely limited by grand mal seizures that were occurring, on average, every other week. A grand mal seizure causes loss of consciousness and vio- lent muscle contractions known as convulsions. It’s the most dramatic kind of seizure because it usually happens suddenly with the person involuntarily crying out, falling down, and then twitching and jerking for one to three minutes. Grand mal seizures (also known as tonic-clonic seizures) are caused by abnormal electrical activity throughout the brain. A journey of healing Lucy’s seizures would often occur at work, and once a sei- zure passed, it would leave her unable to function for that day from seizures and and the next because of extreme fatigue. Discouraged for her future post-traumatic As the years passed, Lucy had become more and more depressed, feeling that her life would always revolve around her continual seizures. In addition to epilepsy impacting her epilepsy work life, she was unable to drive because of the risk of sei- zures. In most states, you must be seizure-free for anywhere from six months to a year before you’ll be allowed to drive. Lucy was also unable to go anywhere that exposed her to intense stimuli, such as loud noises or crowds. She couldn’t go, for example, to concerts, movie theatres, or sporting events for fear of the situation triggering a seizure. Lucy’s health practitioners prescribed several conventional anti-convulsive medications for her over the years, but none of the drugs had fully stopped the seizures. She remembered getting only minor improvement, if at all, for the first month of taking a new medication. After that, her seizures returned at the same frequency and intensity as before taking the medi- cine. On top of that, the drugs left her “feeling like a zombie.” Anti-seizure drugs are known to leave people with side effects; sleepiness, dizziness, clumsiness, stomach upset, weight gain, and liver toxicity are some of the most common. Perhaps

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feeling like a zombie would have been a worthwhile trade-off if the drugs had controlled her seizures. But it’s estimated that conventional drugs keep seizures at bay in only about two- thirds of people with epilepsy. They are not effective for the other one-third, and Lucy fell into this latter category. Running out of options, she decided to investigate alterna- tive healthcare, and that is how Lucy found me. I did not live in her area, but she was open to working together remotely. This was the beginning of her journey back to health.

Epilepsy and seizures According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015 an estimated 5.1 million people in the U.S. had a history of epilepsy, which is a disorder of the central nervous system marked by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Seizure symptoms vary greatly from person to person, but an individ- ual tends to get the same type of seizure each time. Seizures may include periods of unusual behavior, unusual sensations, or loss of consciousness. For instance, one per- son’s seizures may be a few moments of rapid blinking or staring, known as “absence seizures.” Another person may experience sudden, brief jerking of their muscles. Still oth- ers, like Lucy, have more severe grand mal symptoms with a dramatic loss of consciousness along with convulsions that cause stiffening and jerking muscles. Seizures can also cause a person to experience fear, anxiety, confusion, and déjà vu. Seizures usually last between a few seconds and a few minutes. Often the person does not remember the seizure. Seizures affecting both sides of the brain are classified as gen-

Lucy had become more and more depressed, feeling that her life would always revolve around her continual seizures.

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 25 Winter 2018-2019 eralized seizures, while those affecting Never well since head injury Lucy’s health practitioners one side of the brain are called focal or Lucy also told me about her other health prescribed several partial seizures. issues, including grief, heartburn, con- A stroke, brain tumor, brain infec- stipation, and sleep disturbance. But her medications … but none tion, or head trauma can cause the onset biggest issue was undoubtedly epilepsy. of epilepsy. Genetic disorders, such as Given that it was clear that her sei- of the drugs had fully Down syndrome, and other neurologi- zures had started as a result of a head cal conditions can also lead to epilepsy. injury, I decided to focus on that. As a stopped the seizures. However, two of three people diagnosed homeopath, I have learned that if there with epilepsy in the U.S. have idiopathic is a known etiology (i.e., a triggering epilepsy, meaning the cause is unknown. event or factor), it is often extremely Typically, an epilepsy diagnosis requires valuable in identifying a helpful remedy. at least two incidents of unprovoked sei- But the idea of etiology is not limited zures. (Repeated seizures with an identi- to seizures. The etiology, if identified, fied trigger, such as alcohol withdrawal, should be considered for any health do not constitute epilepsy.) issue. In fact, there are many things in life that can cause chronic issues to In the beginning develop. Some of the more common Lucy told me that her first seizure triggers include the death of a loved one, occurred immediately after an act of any major life event, a toxic exposure, domestic violence by her partner, when taking a mind-altering drug, experienc- her head was violently slammed into a ing any form of trauma, and contracting wall. She remembered everything leading an infectious illness. If you’ve studied up to the injury but not the seizure itself. homeopathy, you are probably familiar The same was true for her subsequent with the term “never well since,” which seizures—she did not remember them— relates to someone who experiences con- so in order to tell me about her seizure tinued health issues following such an symptoms, she had to largely rely on what event or circumstance. As homeopaths, witnesses had described. Typically, she we pay attention to this because certain would get a “funny, indescribable” feeling homeopathic remedies are more likely to just prior to the seizure. She would also be indicated if illness arises after partic- see a halo of light in her peripheral vision. ular life events or circumstances. Once the seizure started, her eyes would roll back in her head. Her muscles would Choosing a remedy both contract and become rigid. Her face In my analysis of her case, I therefore pri- would get very red, and she would often oritized remedies that correspond with stop breathing and then gasp for air. head injuries resulting in violent seizures. Sometimes her hands would clench, and I also paid attention to Lucy’s specific her fingernails would cut into her palms. seizure characteristics, and I wanted a Often, she would have a series of four remedy covering a succession of seizures or five seizures in a row, with each sei- with profound prostration during and zure lasting between 30 and 60 seconds. following the seizures. Following the episode, she would feel The remedy Arnica montana is always extremely tired, as if she could sleep for a consideration after physical trauma, days. She would also experience aching including head injuries. It also covers in her muscles. seizures following a head injury. How- Lucy described feeling very anxious ever, it is not that strong of a match on and depressed about not knowing when seizures in general, repetitive seizures, her next seizure would occur. She felt or profound prostration following and that her anxiety was capable of triggering between seizures, so I researched other a seizure. When her anxiety was at its possible remedies. worst, she felt her heart racing and her I considered Cuprum metallicum chest vibrating. Anxiety had been a strug- because it is well-known for convulsions, gle for her since childhood, but it became cramps, and spasms. Morrison writes, much worse since the onset of seizures. “Most of the symptomatology of Cuprum

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 26 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 She couldn’t go to concerts, movie theatres, or sporting events for fear of the situation triggering a seizure. can be highlighted by the great tendency remote trauma to the head or spine, toward convulsion. Cuprum has cramps and it is listed in the Repertory in the and spasms which occur in virtually every highest order under “Generals, Convul- system: the respiratory system (asthma), sions, from injuries to the head.” Mor- the gastrointestinal system (colic and rison writes, “The convulsions of Cicuta spasmodic vomiting), the musculoskele- are among the most violent found in tal system (leg cramps), but most impor- any remedy and often accompanied by tantly in the nervous system. Cuprum is opisthotonos [extreme backward arch- the foremost specific remedy for seizure ing of the body], or bizarre contortions. disorders and epilepsy.” Cuprum also fit Often there is unconsciousness, sleep- convulsions following injury, so it seemed ing, or a dull dream-like postictal state like a strong contender, although it didn’t following the convulsion continuing for seem to fit Lucy’s multiple seizures in a an inordinately long period of time— row or her severe prostration afterwards. even a whole day. Sometimes there are Natrum sulphuricum was another pos- multiple convulsions following closely sibility for Lucy because of its strong one upon the other.” Phatak writes that association with mental symptoms that Cicuta virosa “exerts its chief influence on come on after a head injury, such as con- brain and nervous system, producing vio- fusion, vertigo, and convulsions. Clarke lent spasmodic effects. Convulsions, tris- writes, “Traumatic epilepsy resulting mus [lockjaw], tetanus, hiccough, jerks, from injury to the head has been cured and twitching of various parts. Frightful with Nat. sul.” contortions. Spasms move downwards Ultimately, I decided that Cicuta virosa with terrific violence, with sudden shocks was the strongest fit. Vermeulen notes through body or head, then rigidity or that it is strongly associated with con- shrieks, then prolonged unconsciousness, vulsions that come on after a recent or and utter prostration.”

Water Hemlock Poison turned healer: Cicuta virosa

The Northern Water Hemlock (Cicuta virosa) is an extremely poisonous plant. Just one bite of its root can cause a person to have violent convulsions, uncontrolled movements, rigid muscle spasms, and cardiovascular problems, often leading to death. Animals that happen to eat it can suffer a similar fate—which is why the plant has been known as the bane of cows or by its common name, “cowbane.” This perennial plant grows from three to six feet high in wetlands, near water banks, and in ditches in the northern half of the Northern Hemisphere. A member of the Umbel- liferae family, it is related to such edible plants as carrots, parsley, and cumin, and its roots have sometimes been mistaken for parsnips—with deadly consequences. Homeopaths have long known, however, that such poisonous plants can often be trans- formed into safe, yet powerful remedies when they are properly prepared through serial dilution and succussion by a homeopathic pharmacy according to homeopathic principles. When indicated, homeopaths have used the remedy Cicuta virosa to help people with epilepsy, concussion, brain injury, meningitis, cognitive impairment, and various other (CC BY SA-3.0) BY H. ZELL, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS neurological problems.

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 27 Winter 2018-2019 She no longer felt Initial response Less than a month later, Lucy had an I started Lucy with a single, dry dose of emergency root canal. She seized two hopeless … She felt Cicuta virosa 1M. I suggested that she days following the procedure. It is com- take another dose if she felt the onset monly believed, based on the clinical confident that the remedy of a seizure (although given her short experience of homeopathic practitioners, warning time, I wasn’t sure if this would that dental work, especially more invasive would stop the seizure in be possible). We scheduled a follow-up procedures, can antidote the action of a appointment for one month later, but I homeopathic remedy. Because of the den- its tracks. asked her to contact me earlier if she had tal work as well as the subsequent seizure, a seizure. I instructed her to take another dose of When we spoke in one month, Lucy Cicuta virosa 1M. As always, I also sug- said that she had not had a seizure that gested that if she felt a seizure coming on month. She felt encouraged because in she could take another dose, as needed, the past six years, she had rarely gone which she occasionally did. longer than two weeks without one. She Lucy’s next three months were sei- reported feeling extremely tired the first zure-free. Her anxiety and heartburn two days following the dose of Cicuta continued to improve as well. However, virosa. (In my experience, this type of she had her second-to-last seizure the reaction following the initial dose of a morning after a co-worker came to work remedy is a very good sign that healing lathered in a pain-relieving ointment for is going in the right direction.) She also muscles and joints that smelled strongly experienced a pain shooting up her right of menthol and camphor (it might have arm, which quickly went away. She had been Tiger Balm or Icy Hot). Like den- a couple of vivid dreams but did not tal work, camphor is suspected to anti- remember the details. Overall, she felt dote the action of homeopathic remedies. she had more energy and less anxiety. She Lucy again reported recovering more was having an easier time getting up and quickly after this seizure, however. going in the morning. In addition, she She added that she no longer felt hope- said her heartburn was a lot better. less because she now realized that she could take a dose of Cicuta virosa when- The journey ever she felt a seizure coming on, and We had Lucy’s second follow-up earlier she’d be fine. She felt confident that the than scheduled, because she had expe- remedy would stop the seizure in its rienced a seizure, which occurred 10 tracks, as it had the handful of times she weeks after her previous one. She said had taken it for that purpose. it had been probably two to three years since she had gone this long between sei- New horizons zures. The seizure itself was very typical Lucy had her last seizure in May 2016, of her seizures in the past. However, her more than two-and-a-half years ago. recovery time had improved. Usually, The seizure before that was in December she would feel wiped out for two days 2015, more than three years ago. Since after the episode, whereas this time, she we started working together, her life has felt well enough to return to work the improved in so many ways. She is no following day. In addition, she reported longer limited in her activities by the her anxiety was 75 percent improved, possibility of a sudden grand mal seizure, and her heartburn was also continuing with its loss of consciousness and convul- to decrease. She was clearly doing much sions that would frighten bystanders and better overall, but because she had had threaten her own safety. She no longer another seizure, I suggested she take needs to avoid concerts, sports events, another dose of Cicuta virosa 1M. and big gatherings for fear of a debilitat-

I am grateful that, despite her years of suffering and not finding relief, she remained courageous and persistent.

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 28 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 research Matters Brain Health, Head Injury, & Homeopathy ing seizure with the possibility of injury. She switched jobs to pursue work that by LORETTA bUTEHORN, PhD, CCH, RSHom(NA) she finds more meaningful. According to the laws of her state, she can drive again. Many were shocked to learn of the terri- paths at Boston’s esteemed Spaulding And for those wondering, she has been in ble suicide of renowned and beloved NFL Rehabilitation Hospital conducted a a healthy relationship for several years. football player Junior Seau in 2012, after randomized, double-blind, placebo-con- In fact, she has said that she “feels like a years of suffering as a result of multiple trolled trial of 60 MBTI patients, with a 100 percent different person as a result blows to the head during his career. He four-month follow-up.2 The results indi- of homeopathy.” had been having increasingly devastating cated that individualized homeopathic depression, irritability, memory loss, diz- treatment resulted in a statistically sig- Lessons learned ziness, and disorientation. An autopsy nificant improvement. As a homeopath, I wanted to share this revealed brain trauma called chronic Since there is no standard of medical case as it offers hope to those suffering traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). care beyond rest and support services from seizures and other debilitating ill- CTE was originally thought to be for MTBI, post-concussive syndrome, or nesses that conventional medicine may limited to prizefighters, with “punch- CTE, it is important to remember that not be able to fully address. It is also a drunk” the slang term used for their fre- homeopathic medicines can be useful reminder that healing is a journey and quent cognitive, behavioral, and motor after head injury. Arnica and Natrum often happens over time. Lucy did not abnormalities. Drs. Bennet Omalu and sulphuricum have been used clinically for get better overnight with a single dose of Julian Bailes at Boston University’s Brain the effects of blows to the head. Addi- a homeopathic remedy. On the contrary, Injury Research Institute were the first tional remedies with a track record of it took nearly a year for her to realize the to diagnose CTE in a football player helping people suffering post-concussive full extent of her healing. I am grateful in 2002. Deteriorating brain function effects include Hypericum, Helleborus, that, despite her years of suffering and not symptoms often appear years after the Cicuta virosa, Papaver somniferum, and finding relief, she remained courageous original injuries and can lead to physical others, depending on the individual’s and persistent. It is a privilege and honor and mental incapacitation (dementia). symptoms. Our repertories and materia to be a homeopath and to walk with others While CTE is the result of multiple severe medica provide the evidence, with doc- through their personal health journey. head blows, it is critical to remember that umentation of the clinical experience of * Not her real name. any blow to the head, especially for chil- homeopaths over centuries. dren playing sports, can be serious. If you or your children engage in References • U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (September 13, The condition known as mild trau- sports that include risk of head injury, 2018). Epilepsy. https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy • Epilepsy Foundation (July 2013). If First Medicine Doesn’t Work. matic brain injury (MTBI) is more remember that taking the indicated https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epi- commonly referred to as concussion. A homeopathic remedy immediately after lepsy/treatment-101-basics/if-first-medicine-doesnt-work • Medscape (February 14, 2018). Ko, D.Y. Epilepsy and Seizures. single concussion will not typically cause injury may help the brain heal faster. An https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1184846-overview#a2 • Mayo Clinic (June 13, 2018). Epilepsy. serious long-term health consequences. ounce of prevention is worth a pound • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/epilepsy/ symptoms-causes/syc-20350093 According to recent research, however, as of cure. • Morrison, R. (1993). Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory many as 80 percent of people with a head Symptoms. Grass Valley, CA: Hahnemann Clinic Publishing. 1. Evans RW. Persistent post-traumatic headache, postconcussion • Phatak, S.R. (1999). Materia Medica of Homeopathic Medicines injury can have life-impacting symptoms syndrome, and whiplash injuries: the evidence for a non-traumatic (2nd Edition). New Delhi, India: B. Jain Publishers (P) Ltd. basis with an historical review. Headache 2010; 50:716. • Vermeulen, F. (1992). Synoptic Materia Medica. Haarlem, The for several weeks to three months, includ- 2. Chapman EH, Weintraub RJ, et al. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 1999 Netherlands: Merlijn Publishers. ing dizziness, anxiety, sleep disturbance, Dec;14(6):521-42. Homeopathic treatment of mild traumatic • Clarke, J.H. (1902). A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica. brain injury: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 1 London: The Homoeopathic Publishing Company. irritability, and memory problems. Most clinical trial. • WebMD (2017). If I Have Epilepsy, Can I Drive? • https://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/seizures-driving symptoms improve as brain swelling recedes. Symptoms persisting beyond aBoUt the aUthor three months are considered post-con- aBoUt the aUthor Loretta Butehorn, PhD, CCH, cussive syndrome. There is no medical RSHom(NA) is a homeopath Deb Snider, CCH, is a certified treatment other than rest, counseling to and psychologist living in homeopath in Ketchum, ID. Massachusetts. She is an She studied homeopathy at deal with the problems, and rehabilitative NCH board member and the American Medical College therapy to develop coping skills. co-director of THE SIDE- of Homeopathy in Phoenix, WALK, a pro-bono homeo- AZ. She loves working with In 1999, a team of doctors and homeo- pathic clinic in Boston. children and adults, both locally and remotely, especially children with hyperactivity and behavioral issues, and women with autoimmune disease. Sign up to learn more on this fascinating topic! She is also a certified Metabolic Balance coach, Homeopathy & Brain Health, Improving Outcomes Across the Lifespan providing individualized nutrition plans. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and skiing in the Joint American Homeopathic Conference • June 28-30, 2019 in Baltimore, MD mountains. Contact her at: 208-471-8530 or www.homeopathyforyousv.com. www.JAHC2019.org

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 29 Winter 2018-2019 A Man’s Health Tune-Up

by AMy ROTHENbERG, ND

A small man in his 60s, not taking up blood in his ejaculate, both of which were problem for men over 50, according much space, sat quietly in my wait- very concerning to him. Although he’d to the National Institutes of Health. It ing room. He had arrived early for his been under the care of his family doctor involves inflammation of the prostate appointment, with all his paperwork in over many years and he’d occasionally and often of surrounding areas, and it’s order. He was dressed simply and had seen some improvements, his prostati- usually painful. short, recently cut hair. His handshake tis symptoms stubbornly remained. In The prostate is a small gland that sits was weak and brief, and he made little eye addition, Herb had been suffering with at the base of a man’s bladder and par- contact. When I first met Herb that day frequent sore throats for most of his life. tially surrounds the urethra (the canal some 20 years ago, the impression he gave that empties the bladder). The prostate me was of frailty. What is it? is essential to male fertility because it Herb’s chief reason for seeking my help Prostatitis is the most common urinary secretes prostatic fluid, one of the com- was chronic prostatitis. He had frequent tract problem for men under age 50 and ponents of semen. pain in his testicles and pelvis, as well as the third most common urinary tract Bacterial prostatitis, whether acute

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 30 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 A lifetime of prostate problems and pain A Man’s Health Tune-Up clear up in short order

(short-term) or chronic (long-term), and lower back; problems with urination, he had a severe streptococcal sore throat can be attributed to a bacterial infec- such as pain, urgency, or frequency; and and was treated with penicillin shots over tion, often from germs that travel up problems with sexual function, such as several weeks. the urethra into the prostate. However, painful ejaculation. A man with prostati- A few months after that, Herb devel- many men develop chronic prostatitis tis might also have fever, chills, and body oped another severe sore throat—this that cannot be explained by a bacterial aches (particularly with acute bacterial time accompanied by puffy eyes, bumps infection and that does not respond to prostatitis) and may feel tired and unwell on his tongue, and pain in his low back, antibiotic therapy. This type of chronic in general. abdomen, and testicles. He was treated prostatitis may also be known as chronic with what he called “sulfur pills” for pelvic pain syndrome. Herb’s painful tale many months, as well as with more pen- Common prostatitis symptoms As we sat together in my office, Herb icillin. Even with treatment, the sore include pain in the prostate and pelvic related a story of chronic, nearly lifelong throats kept returning, so he received areas, as well as in the lower abdomen illness that began at age 17. That’s when many different antibiotics over time.

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 31 Winter 2018-2019 By the age of 30, the sore throats had swayed by her ... I can’t stand an argu- Prostatitis is the most lessened in frequency, but he continued ment. I will give in instead of standing up common urinary tract to get them numerous times a year. Herb for what I think. described the pain as very sharp, even “My first wife was sleeping with problem for men stabbing. With each sore throat, he took my best friend for years. They are still antibiotics, and a few days after the throat together. That was a real blow to me. I under age 50. improved, he would get sharp, low back don’t think I will ever get over that. pain and strong, stabbing pain in his testi- “My new wife makes me do lots of cles. While this severe pain only occurred things I don’t want to do. She can’t save, after a sore throat, he had low-grade sore- and I can’t spend. A perfect match. She ness in his testicles “most of the time.” yells at me a lot, and I can’t stand up for By the time of our visit some 30 myself. It is not a good marriage, but I years later, Herb was stuck in much can’t get out of it now … the same pattern of symptoms. He still “I have a fear of death; in the past I’ve got frequent sore throats followed by had a lot of anxiety. Less so now that I severe prostatitis pain. In fact, he’d am exercising more. But then again, I do been on antibiotics continually over the worry about my health, and I worry about four months prior to our visit in an developing prostate cancer. I sometimes effort to address his most recent bout of feel there is cancer there or somewhere, sore throat and prostatitis. He also had and nobody is finding it. chronic post-nasal drip and constantly “When I was a kid, my mother left red tonsils. He said that he often picked with another man. I was the eldest of “little nasty chunks” out of his tonsils. four. My father took out his anger on me He experienced pain in both testi- and was very mean-spirited. He would cles (worse on the left), and they were buy everyone an ice cream except me. I especially painful to touch. Erections had to do all the work. I tried to do as I were painful, and if he had relations was told.” with his wife, he would be sore several Herb shared his sad tale in a low voice, days afterwards, especially in the lower looking down. He seemed so defeated by pelvic area. He was greatly disturbed life and so uncomfortable in his body. to see blood in his ejaculate, related to I held the space there for his story to his inflamed prostate. Herb said that unfold. I told him that I was sorry about his prostate and testicular pain would his upbringing, that every child deserves sometimes improve for a short period of a loving home. time after a bowel movement. Herb also said he had a “bump” in Checking all systems his right testicle for as long as he could After we had thoroughly covered Herb’s remember. This had been diagnosed as main issues, I reviewed each system of epididymitis—inflammation of the epi- the body with him, as I do with each of didymis, a tube connected to the back of my patients. Herb quietly and dutifully each testicle that transports sperm cells. reported the following. Epididymitis can result from inflamma- Skin: “I get a rash on my buttocks, and tion in the prostate, from sexually trans- I have jock itch. I have a fungal infection mitted disease, or from trauma to the area. in my toenail and use a medication on that. It does not seem to help.” Home and work woes Musculoskeletal: “I get two kinds of Herb experienced a lot of stress, both backaches. If I am having testicle pain, it at home and at work. In a sad voice, he can radiate up my back. The other kind of shared in detail with me the follow- pain happens if I get hurt at work because ing: “I was in excellent shape financially; I have a slightly degenerated disc between could’ve retired early and been com- L3 and L4.” fortable, but my wife made me do some Body temperature: “I am always chilly; financial things I didn’t want to do, and this was even worse before I became a now it’s a mess. I will never be able to regular exerciser. If my fingertips are retire. I blame myself for being too easily cold, they will turn numb and white.”

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 32 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 Gastrointestinal: “I have a hiatal her- think. I do lose my thoughts sometimes nia, which causes sharp pains from my when in the middle of a conversation, Many men develop chronic belly to my jaw. It’s worse after I eat though; this is worse if I have a lot on prostatitis that does not peanuts, pizza, or ice cream. It began in my mind.” my 20s. It’s better if I drink cola with respond to antibiotic water, which helps me burp. It’s worse at Contemplating the case night. It might be painful every night for Herb’s worried expression, anxious therapy. four or five nights and then nothing for demeanor, and desire to answer my ques- a month—it is unpredictable that way.” tions honestly and correctly reinforced Herb liked to have two sodas a day, salad my first impressions of him as a person every day, and lots of fruit and pasta. He not strong in himself and not confi- did not care for fatty food, shellfish, or dent. During our visit, Herb’s timidity lobster. He ate very little red meat, mostly was marked—a feeling of almost painful for health reasons, and tried to drink a shyness. Yet he made a point of shar- quart of water every day because “I know ing everything, understanding that all it’s good for me,” he said. aspects of his life would be important to Sleep: “I fall asleep okay but am usu- me. Even though such sharing would be ally up for an hour between 4:00 a.m. and painful, this patient went ahead. 5:00 a.m. I urinate at night at least two or Herb had a tremendous amount of three times. I have to sleep on my belly what I would call suppressed anger—at and be well covered, especially my shoul- his father, his mother, his wife, his best ders. I used to have a frequent and recur- friend—and was never able to express ring nondescript dream of being pursued any of it. He was seldom able to stand up but have not had that in some time.” for himself. Time and again in his life, Cognitive: “I’m doing pretty well, I this theme recurred—in his family, at

When Antibiotics are the Wrong Prescription i would be remiss to not share a few words New data shows that medical doctors in about Herb’s history with antibiotics: his ongoing telemedicine settings, a rapidly growing field, and repeated rounds over many decades were prescribe antibiotics for the common cold, partly to blame for his long-term illness. Our even though ineffective, so that patient satis- As a naturopathic doctor, i know that microbiomes need enough diversity and “good” faction ratings stay high.3 Urgent care facilities patients with uncomfortable symptoms can be bacteria to fend off the “bad.” When antibiotics also have terrible statistics for antibiotic over- demanding and insistent on help. but there are devastate all the micro-flora, the bad bacteria prescribing, with nearly half of patients who many natural, effective, and evidence-based are free to overpopulate. Research suggests that seek help for colds or viral illnesses receiv- treatment approaches for typical respiratory 10 months after just one round of antibiotics, a ing an antibiotic prescription. Clinic owners tract illnesses including zinc and vitamin D, the person’s gut flora still has not fully rebounded say they worry about the “yelp Effect,” with botanical medicines Sambucus nigra and Echi- in diversity.1 So just imagine how depleted patients posting bad reviews on social media nacea purpurea, and of course, rest and ade- Herb’s microbiome was! This left him open to that could affect the clinic’s bottom line.4 quate hydration. Homeopathy also has a role repeated infections. Also, Herb’s doctors had to i am not sure what is more troubling: that to play. keep changing his antibiotic prescriptions and popularity ratings would undermine clinical We can do better than handing out antibi- lengthening his treatment, as his infections had decision-making or that prescribing physicians otics like band-Aids. Let’s preserve antibiotics’ become resistant to many antibiotics. would ignore the well-studied fact that over-pre- broad and essential capacity for the illnesses Antibiotic resistance, caused in large part scription of antibiotics is leading to a world- and patients who need them. by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, wide health crisis. Doctors need to stand up References is a galloping threat. According to the CDC, to patient demand and take time to educate 1. Patrick J. Kiger “How long does it take gut flora to recover from antibiot- each year in the U.S. alone, at least 2 mil- consumers about the evidence that antibiotics ics?” 30 April 2015. HowStuffWorks.com. https://bit.ly/2zJpNVT 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Antibiotic/Antimicrobial lion individuals acquire an antibiotic-resistant do not work for viral colds, which represent the Resistance. Biggest Threats and Data. https://bit.ly/2QeKDHb infection resulting in at least 23,000 deaths.2 majority of respiratory tract infections. Health 3. Martinez KA, Rood M, et al. Association Between Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Tract Infections and Patient Satisfaction in Direct-to- When indicated, antibiotics are life-saving and professionals also have a duty to help inform Consumer Telemedicine. JAMA Intern Med. 2018;178(11):1558–1560. https://bit.ly/2O2Q9eT absolutely effective, but doctors continue to the public that over-prescribing and overuse of 4. Sun, Lina H. Urgent Care Clinics are Providing Too Many Antibiotics, Study overprescribe them. antibiotics has widespread public health impact. Says. The Washington Post. July 16, 2018. https://wapo.st/2Sn9K70

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 33 Winter 2018-2019 I saw Herb every few discharges had Herb shutting down and creating open sores and extreme irritation, cutting himself off from others—lead- which was not true of Herb’s discharges. months and watched ing right back to the shy beginnings. Patients who need Silica can be some He tried to control situations and his of our shyest ever, and they can be chilly, how he found a feelings but, alas, was not always strong conscientious, and lacking in confidence, enough to do so. as Herb was. They may present to us with better level of health chronic infections, chronic tonsillitis, and Choices, choices difficulty standing up for themselves, as both physically and The main homeopathic remedies that Herb did. But people needing Silica have came to mind for Herb were Lycopodium, more grit than Herb. They eventually emotionally. Nitric acid, Thuja, Silica, and Staph- do find a way to stand up for themselves ysagria. The symptom profile of each and are not perpetually bossed around. includes low self-esteem of varying kinds Also, if Herb needed Silica, he might his office job, and with the few friends he and degrees, as well as different kinds of have described his pain as “stitching” as had. In my view, Herb’s repeated tendency discharges. opposed to the more intense, stabbing, to hold things inside led to a kind of full- Herb’s poor self-confidence and chill- sharp pain that he had. ness and swelling, which manifested both iness aligned with Lycopodium. But if Patients who need Thuja can be a bit emotionally and physically. Emotionally, Herb needed this remedy, I would expect lost in the world, not clear about who he pored over past sad events (holding to see more puffing up with false bravado they are, with a layer of self-loathing in), he got upset (swelling), he cried (dis- and taking on a posture of superiority evident. They tend to be chilly and may charge). Physically, both his throat and with his family in order to compensate have a history of abuse or neglect in their his prostate were in cycles of swelling and for his low self-esteem outside the home, childhood. Thuja was my strong second inflammation, and there were disturbing as is common for people needing this choice remedy based on Herb’s main pre- discharges from both. remedy. I would also expect to see more senting symptom of chronic prostatitis Even though Herb was sad and angry a digestive complaints, such as bloating, and his overall temperament. However, lot of the time, he still sought to connect and perhaps problems with his veins, people needing Thuja have a tendency to intimately with his wife, though that such as hemorrhoids. hold information back or be deceptive, was sure to bring him pain and bleed- Patients who benefit from Nitric acid perhaps in order to portray themselves in ing as well as extreme discomfort, both are often chilly, with anxiety about their a better light, which did not seem to be physically and psychologically. He had a health, as was true for Herb. But they true of Herb. tendency to push himself to reach out, usually have lots of negativity, believing but in the end that made him uncomfort- everything in life conspires against them. A remedy for Herb able and pained. To a lesser degree, this While Herb did feel somewhat victimized In the end, I gave Herb one dose of the tendency was echoed by his sharing with by many people, he took the blame on remedy Staphysagria 200c. It well cov- me during the interview, making himself himself and did not blame others, the ered his symptoms of prostatitis, sore quite uncomfortable in the process, but, way someone who needs Nitric acid likely throat, and backache, along with his nonetheless, carrying on. would. In addition, Nitric acid is known feeling especially worse, both physically As cycles of illness go, all the swell- for discharges that tend to be destructive, and emotionally, after a confrontation. ing and pain and inflammation and destroying the surrounding tissue and Staphysagria is also strongly associated with “ailments from abuse”—all kinds of abuse, including being insulted and humiliated over the course of a life- time—and the general inability to stand up for one’s self, as in Herb’s case. And this remedy is associated with ailments from suppressed emotions, particularly suppressed anger, which fit Herb’s long history of both swallowing his hurt and being unable to confront any of the peo- ple who were unkind or worse to him. With patients needing Staphysagria, we often see a sweet-natured person who makes every effort to please and be a “good patient,” and we hear a life story like Herb’s: neglect and abuse from early

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 34 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 on, and layers of disappointment, loss, I have had the good fortune of treating this fellow over and grief with no one there for support. A big blow like being left by a partner the last 20 years, and he continues to respond well. (as when Herb’s first wife left him for his best friend) is another factor that can push someone into an illness state Better days continues to respond well to Staphysagria where there are ongoing feelings of low Herb returned to the clinic two months on occasion, such as when he has a big self-esteem and dwindling self-agency later with a good report. His upper respi- stress in his life and starts to feel some in all realms. ratory tract had been fine, with no sore pelvic or throat soreness. Over time, how- throats and less post-nasal drip. His ever, Herb’s relapses have become less Natural medicine support energy was good overall. He had had no and less frequent. When they do occur, Along with homeopathic treatment, I further bloody ejaculate. “My private parts he knows to come in, he knows to rein- suggested that Herb take a botanical do not feel sore—that’s the first time in vigorate his commitment to a healthy preparation of saw palmetto and nettles years that I can say that!” he added, and diet, adequate hydration, a few targeted and the antioxidant lycopene, which are that included improvement in his long- supplements, and, of course, a dose of supportive of the prostate gland. I also standing epididymitis. Herb seemed more a homeopathic remedy. On a number prescribed Vitamin C, zinc, and a pro- relaxed and communicative than at our of occasions, Herb has also responded biotic, along with cranberry juice and first visit, which is common for those who well to the remedy, Pulsatilla, when his the phytosterol Beta-sitosterol to support have responded well to a prescription of physical general symptoms have shifted prostate health. Staphysagria (or it could have been that he (becoming more warm-blooded, less When focusing on prostatitis, it is was just more comfortable because it was thirsty, more lonely feeling) and when important to determine whether it is an our second meeting). I did not give a rem- his complaints better match that remedy. acute or a chronic case. If it’s acute, we edy at that visit because Herb was doing need to address the active infection. Some so well and because he had no new symp- Hope and holism would recommend antibiotics for this toms. I recommended that he continue his The cycle of illness can be difficult to purpose, but we can also use homeopa- supplements and dietary changes. break. From physical exposures to com- thy and other helpful natural products. For the next year or so, I saw Herb every plicating emotional factors, many of our In Herb’s case, however, the prostatitis few months and watched how he found patients get themselves into an unending was chronic. His history of ongoing and a better level of health both physically pattern of illness. But there is hope when overlapping antibiotic use had changed and emotionally. He shared stories with an individualized homeopathic remedy his microbiome so that it was not work- me of how he stood his ground with his is prescribed, based on the presenting ing well with regard to immune function, wife, learned how to say no more often, symptoms, understood in the context of and this is what led to the chronic nature and was not being bullied so much at the patient’s overall health, temperament, of his problems. We had a long con- work. He stood a little taller and made and body systems. Working to identify versation about nutritional approaches eye contact. I repeated the Staphysagria a and treat the underlying cause, looking at to improve his microbiome, including number of times whenever pain or dis- the whole person, and putting to use addi- preparing and eating bone broths and comfort in his genital areas or upper respi- tional natural, gentle approaches aimed to cultured and fermented foods, as well ratory tract would come back around. stimulate the body’s healing capacity can as insuring that he ingest adequate fiber, But Herb never went back to the chronic help a person, even someone with decades fresh fruits, and vegetables. Herb was intense pain he’d had before or the bloody of sickness and suffering, like Herb. eager to employ the ideas I laid out, and I ejaculate. He never went back to taking knew he’d be a compliant patient. It was antibiotics for his problems either. He aBoUt the aUthor in his nature! was dedicated to the plan we had created Amy Rothenberg, ND, is a together, watching his diet and using the licensed naturopathic doctor in Great expectations supplements as directed. The nutritional Enfield, CT, and Northampton, MA, in practice for 32 years. What would we like to see from such a changes helped shift his internal terrain/ She writes for the Huffington treatment plan for Herb? I would like to microbiome towards a better functioning Post, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal, Medium, and more. see him stop getting sore throats and stop immune system, and the homeopathic She is the American Associa- having inflammation in the prostate. I remedy addressed some of his deeper psy- tion of Naturopathic Physicians 2017 Physician of the Year and would like the bloody ejaculate to cease cho-emotional issues as well as his pros- long-time contributor to HT. She teaches widely and and the swelling in his epididymis to tate and throat complaints. through the New England School of Homeopathy, www.nesh.com, co-founded with her husband and decrease. Lastly, I would like to see him collaborator Paul Herscu, ND, MPH. They raised three stand up for himself more and take the Lasting improvement wonderful children, now launched! When not in the clinic, writing, or teaching, Dr. Rothenberg spends steps in his life that reflect some self- I have had the good fortune of treating time making art, gardening, and on the ballroom agency and confidence. this fellow over the last 20 years, and he dance floor.

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 35 Winter 2018-2019 9 Ways to Increase Your Libido Just in time for Valentine’s Day

by MiCHELE bROOKHAUS, RSHom(NA), CCH

Have you lost that loving feeling? Are you a bit odd. Why meditate if you are trying finding that you just don’t have it in you to boost your sex drive? The Centre for to respond to your partner’s advances, let Sexual Medicine at the University of Brit- alone start something fun? Do you want ish Columbia asked this question in one to boost your sex drive naturally? of their studies about women and libido. You are not alone. Hormonal shifts and They determined that focus was neces- As we age our changes have huge impacts on a woman’s sary in sexual desire and satisfaction. sex drive. And I don’t know about you, but Bringing yourself back to each moment testosterone levels I want to keep my sex drive. in meditation is a skill that transfers over Sex is both a head and body game. to sex. Simply put, it brings you back into decrease, and besides Ideally, both have to be in it for sex to be the moment. satisfying. I’m going to break this article Breathe: Deeply. Bring your breath decreasing muscle mass, down into two sections, things you can do, into your chest and lungs, and then all the this also decreases and homeopathic remedies you can take. way down to your belly. Let that breath out slowly, then breathe in again. Bring sensitivity … What’s a woman to do? that breath down to your pelvic floor Keep an open mind about some of these and into your yoni (sanskrit for vagina, suggestions. Do any resonate enough vulva, womb, or my favorite, source). with you that you’d like to try them out? Notice the sensations in your body as you Meditate: I know this one may seem breathe. Any tingling happening? Breathe in again. Keep your breath slow. Focus on sensations. Focus on and milk the yummy ones. Practice your kegels: Besides doing something good for your body and your pelvic floor, kegels also bring your atten- tion to your pelvic floor. I know that’s a bit of a “duh.” But again, it’s about focus, attention, and sensation. What does it feel like to clench your PC muscle? Doing 10 of these three times a day will keep the focus on your vagina and its pleasure potential. Exercise: As we age our testosterone levels decrease, and besides decreasing muscle mass, this also decreases sensi- tivity in our vaginas and clits. Exercise counters this by boosting testosterone in the body and therefore our libidos. Good choices include yoga because it can also alleviate anxiety and depression (libido downers), as well as weight lifting.

Homeopathic remedies that help Damiana: Botanical name Tumera Aph- rodisiaca. This remedy is said to “invig- orate the system.” Its botanical name suggests a strong use in boosting sex

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 36 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 Libido can be a topic not easily ascertained, especially since many people are reluctant to talk about it.

drive. It may also be useful for painful need only look at the name and see its To find a remedy for Katrina, I consid- periods, irregular periods, and discharges affinity. Useful for lower sexual vital- ered her symptoms: between periods. ity, especially if also feeling somewhat • Irritability towards her husband Sepia: Ink juice of the Cuttlefish. I depressed and depleted. • Tendency to have negative thoughts love this remedy for women in general. A good place to start with any of before her menstrual period (which And when it’s a good fit for an individual, these remedies is to find a 12c or a 30c fed her irritability towards her hus- it is amazing! Sepia helps women who of the remedy and try it. One time a band and towards work) are worn out from childrearing, work- day for three to five days,or one time a • Diminished libido ing hard, and not getting enough sleep. week for three to five weeks. If you see • Hot flashes at night, and sleepless- Generally, they don’t want to be touched no change, try a different remedy, or get ness after waking. when in this state. Exercise, however, help from a homeopathic practitioner. A Below is the repertorial analysis, with helps. It’s the stasis in the system that homeopathic remedy is different from Sepia at the top of the list of remedies. wants waking up. If this describes you, herbal tinctures and teas. Homeopathic Katrina didn’t fit the Sepia stereotype of a and your sex drive is out the window, this remedies are diluted to an infinitesimal worn-out, overworked, depleted mom or remedy might be for you. amount, which means that they are an “housewife,” but the remedy was a good Natrum muriaticum: Basically, this energetic dose of the source material. fit for her. remedy is Salt. Think about salt in your Of course there are many remedies Plan: Sepia 200c, two doses, taken 8 body. It retains water. Holds on to it. that can potentially boost your sex drive. to 10 hours apart. Energetically and emotionally, Natrum Talking with a homeopathic practitioner The results were gratifying! Here are muriaticum speaks to grief in the body. can help you sort out what remedy might Katrina’s words: All those tears you have cried, and all be best for you. “I had a great summer with a lot those you have not, and cannot. Women of easy relaxing and fun. I had a long are the salt of the earth. We hold so many Here’s a simple case example stretch of strong libido and enjoyed emotions, so much pain. How much “Katrina” is a client that I have worked that immensely. I’m giving you credit unrequited love have you not yet let go with for many years. As she knew I’d for my happy relaxed state over the of? This can hinder our sex drive. This begun working more with women and summer. Although it wasn’t immedi- remedy may be indicated if these deep desire, she came to me wanting some ately apparent, I think the work we did emotions are what hold you back from help with her own libido. Katrina is a with libido set me up for being in a satisfaction. career woman in a very demanding job, good place. It also helps greatly when I Ignatia: Another grief remedy. Igna- and she and her husband determined take my remedy!” tia comes from the St. Ignatius Bean, a early not to have kids. Perimenopausal Libido can be a topic not easily plant in the Loganiaceae family. Women and having trouble with night sweats, ascertained, especially since many needing this remedy are highly sensitive she also found her sexual desire for people are reluctant to talk about it. and likely nervous. Are you sighing and her husband lagging (and maybe it had But, of course, it makes us who we are, moody? Weepy? The sensitivity and grief always been). She was interested in see- quite literally! Don’t ignore it. Pleasure from the woman needing this remedy can ing if she could spice things up. We did is part of the freedom that we get to interfere with her being intimate. She’s some focus work on her desires as well as have with homeopathy. mostly very introspective and shut down. pleasure work, and I also took her case Agnus castus: The Chaste Tree. We for a homeopathic remedy. aBoUt the aUthor

Michele Brookhaus, RSHom(NA), CCH, has practiced homeopathy for 20 years. Yoni Bliss, a homeopathic lubricating gel, came out of her experience working with women. She loves the awareness that sensations in the body give and encourages all women to Prepared with Complete Dynamics software, Practitioner edition, Roger vanZandvoort’s Complete Repertory. tap into that knowing. Learn more at: yonibliss.com

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 37 Winter 2018-2019 xxx Cold, Cold, and More Cold xxx A visit to a Newfoundland boreal forest—plants, remedies, and coldness

by KAREN ALLEN, CCH St. John’s Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada (CC BY 2.0) BY MICHEL RATHWELL, fLICKR.COM

he easternmost point in conti- Newfoundland has the strongest winds of nental North America is on the any Canadian province. Winter cyclones Avalon Peninsula in the little can bring up to 50-mile-per-hour winds. city of St. John’s in Newfound- Locals say the region has a well-deserved Tland, Canada. St. John’s is known for reputation as one of the stormiest areas of quaint architecture, a rich musical tradi- the continent! tion, and local flocks of colorful puffin birds. Surrounding the city are incredible Aconite and cold winds natural beauties, coastal headlands, and A large stand of aconite plants with long boreal forests. racemes of flowers stood along the edge Beyond the city’s central harbor, the of a wooded area within the Garden. western suburban area holds a lattice of Cold winds and their effects are a well- One could imagine walking little ponds and beautiful walking paths. known aspect of the symptom profile of One could imagine walking into C.S. Lew- the homeopathic remedy made from the into C.S. Lewis’s Narnia is’s Narnia when stepping onto the wood- plants. This remedy, Aconitum napellus, land paths, thick with young Christmas is often used for those who have been when stepping onto the trees, moss-patched beeches, and ground- exposed to cold winds and then have a woodland paths … cover ferns. Everything looks green and speedy onset of sore throat, fever, or other lush, with a woodsy smell of loam and symptoms. It is often used for children pine. Unlike hikes through the woods in who have hot fevers that come on sud- Washington State’s Cascade Mountains or denly. Aconite is recognized as a “high-ve- California’s redwoods, there is plenty of locity remedy,” one in which symptoms light on these paths. These are not shady, come on quickly and can be relieved just haunted woods—sun pours across the as quickly. trees and frequent meadows. In one memorable case, a family mem- The walking trail from St. John’s city ber got up for breakfast, feeling fine and center to the local Memorial University of healthy. In a hurry to eat and get out the Newfoundland Botanic Garden meanders door, he gulped down a large glass of juice through a suburban neighborhood, along from the refrigerator. He commented on a few ponds, and past meadows filled how cold the drink was and that it felt with birdsong. Just when the map on the like a cold lump in his stomach. He left iPhone shows that the Botanic Garden is for work but was home again within a few quite near, the trail turns uphill. Twenty hours, feeling feverish and achy. The cold minutes and three hundred ninety-four feeling he had experienced in his stomach steps (yes, really!) later, the path ends after quickly drinking the cold juice had along the top of a wooded ridge in a gar- not stopped. It had spread, and by the den of blue and yellow flowers. time he got home, he was shaking with Inside this 100-acre Garden and chills. Although illness after a cold drink nature reserve, the walkways have signs is not exactly like illness after a cold wind, that explain how local weather patterns it was close enough to the known pattern affect the plant life in the area. The top to merit a dose of Aconite 30c. Within 10 of the Gulf Stream bathes the eastern minutes of taking it, he was feeling better coast and meets the arctic waters com- and ready to go back to work. ing from Labrador. This leads to some These strong cold winds leave their of the most dramatic weather patterns mark in the local boreal forests with in Canada. High winds, even hurricane “blow downs.” Light is abundant in these

Aconite. PHOTO BY KAREN ALLEN force, are frequent visitors each winter. forests because any tree tall enough to

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 38 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 Ledum palustre. (CC BY-SA 3.0) BY KRISTIAN PETERS, WIKIMEDIACOMMONS catch the wind falls under the onslaught, taking nearby trees with it. This is why Light is abundant in these forests because any tree tall the woodland walks there are light- enough to catch the wind falls under the onslaught, filled. The meadow formed when a tall tree falls creates a tiny ecosystem that taking nearby trees with it. provides a windbreak and warmth, home to a wide variety of plants and thousands of butterflies! running along the left side of her jaw. This ing partridgeberry. Known in Europe as had been happening for a few weeks. She lingonberry, these plants grow well in Ledum and cold water said she would find herself trying to dry the acidic, rocky soils in Newfoundland. Within these “blow down” meadows, the cold water off her skin and would often They flower in midsummer and then one of the first plants likely to be seen look in the mirror to make sure that there produce dark red berries that are high is Ledum palustre. It can grow there in was not actually water there. The skin in Vitamin C. Used to make juice and full sun, dappled light, or deep shade. A around her left jaw was cold to the touch, jam, every Newfoundland cook has a short shrubby plant with a white stem of quite different from the skin tempera- version of a favorite cake recipe loaded flowers, it is also known by its common ture on her upper cheek, temple, or chin. with partridgeberries and made without name, marsh tea. As an herbal tonic, the When asked what had happened before eggs, which had been difficult to obtain plant leaves are placed in cold water and this symptom appeared, she noted that in winter in the past. left in a sunny location to steep for a little she had fallen onto a bush while playing a The partridgeberry plant, Mitchella while. The resulting mild tea is used to volleyball game in a friend’s backyard. A repens, has long been used in herbal med- ease coughs and bronchitis. sharp branch from the bush had impaled icine as a tonic for the urinary tract. It Ledum has been used in medicine for her calf muscle on her right leg. was also used to halt a pregnant woman’s centuries and came into the homeopathic When she arrived at the urgent care false labor pains or to strengthen a weak materia medica quite early. The prov- facility to have the wound taken care of, labor once it had begun. In 1855, the plant ing of Ledum was conducted by Samuel she was given a tetanus shot along with a was proved as a homeopathic remedy by Hahnemann, homeopathy’s founder. One few stitches in the leg. Two days later, the T.C. Duncan. He wrote about the feeling of Ledum’s most prominent symptoms sensation of trickling cold water along her of coldness in the entire alimentary tract is a strong feeling of coldness. There is a jaw line had begun. This sensation of cold and a feeling of chill that covered his general lack of vital heat, or there can be a water pouring over a body part is in the entire body. The cold was so intense that lack of heat in an injured part. The remedy homeopathic proving of Ledum. Along any sensation of cold air was unbearable. has a strong affinity to fibrous tissue and is with the history of a puncture wound This remedy’s characteristic symptom often used in joint problems. Most char- from a sharp branch and the subsequent pattern calls to mind the cold environ- acteristically, the joint that is in pain will additional puncture of the tetanus vac- ment in Newfoundland. Particularly use- be cold to touch, and yet the person will cine, the pattern of Ledum was clear. prefer to have ice or other cold applications She was given three doses of Ledum 30c on the joint. The remedy is also associated over 24 hours. Within two days, the local with injury from puncture wounds. coldness and the odd trickling water sen- Here’s an example of someone who sation were gone! benefited from the homeopathic remedy, Ledum. A client scheduled an appoint- Mitchella and cold inside ment because of an odd sensation—she Another commonly seen plant in the felt as if a tiny stream of cold water was Botanic Garden is the low-growing, trail-

This remedy’s characteristic symptom pattern calls to mind the cold environment in Newfoundland. Mitchella repens. (CC BY-SA 2.0) BY JOSHuA MAYER, fLICKR.COM

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 39 Winter 2018-2019 The pitcher-shaped leaf collects water, extending a red “lip” that offers a perfect landing spot for unsuspecting prey.

ful in women’s complaints, this remedy the belly of the pitcher gradually dissolve is often associated with an experience of in the blend of rainwater, dew, and a deep coldness in the lower abdomen and digestive enzyme excreted by the plant. pelvis. There is a strong affinity to the Sarracenia was brought into our neck of the bladder, with a sense of irrita- homeopathic materia medica in 1862 by tion in that location. Dr. F.W. Morris, who discovered it in These symptoms came together in the Nova Scotia. The 1874 edition of The Sarracenia. PHOTO BY KAREN ALLEN complaints of a pregnant woman in her Homeopathic World describes the effective mid-30s who scheduled an appointment prophylactic use of Sarracenia in both the because of chronic urinary problems. She U.S. and Belgium during outbreaks of often felt the symptoms of a urinary tract smallpox. Other homeopaths, including infection, but when her physician cul- Jahr, were unconvinced of these claims, tured the urine, there was no evidence of stating that they were not substantiated by infection. She described a frequent urge his clinical experience. A proving of Sarra- to urinate, with a feeling of hot pain at the cenia was done by Minnesota homeopath, entrance to the bladder. Her symptoms T.C. Duncan, in 1866. Resulting symp- had begun during her seventh month of toms included intense chill, “horripila- pregnancy, and her obstetrician related tions” (a charming archaic term for goose it to the growing baby compressing the bumps), weakness on the back between bladder. She often felt cold but not on the shoulder blades, and high fever. the outside of her body. She noted that the coldness was felt inside her stomach Cold in the environment, cold in and inside her intestines. She was given the remedy profile Mitchella repens 6c to take a few times One of the fundamental tenets of home- daily, and her symptoms of chill and uri- opathy is a holistic perspective: every- nary irritation were gone within a week. thing is connected to everything else. She was much more comfortable for the Each of these plants created proving remainder of her pregnancy! symptoms of cold, or fever and cold, which seem to take the signature of the Sarracenia and cold coldness of the environment in which “horripilations” they grow. Aconite, Ledum, Mitchella, Another sign within the Botanic Garden and Sarracenia each have a unique and proudly proclaimed that the Newfound- individual pattern of the way in which land province’s flower is the pitcher plant cold plays a part, each different from each (Sarracenia purpurea). Pitcher plants are other, and each useful for that person Hear popular speaker carnivorous, perennial herbs that grow whose symptoms match. Like cures like! in thick mats that cover marshy bogs. Karen allen, ccH The plants live for 20 to 30 years and aBoUt the aUthor

present on are very hardy. Not only do they survive Karen Allen, CCH, has been months of subzero temperatures, they practicing homeopathy since fright, shock, & Head injury: also routinely survive fires, re-sprouting 1994, focusing primarily on strategies that can Heal the Brain reproductive, endocrine, and from their undersides. The character- fertility issues. Her record of community service includes Friday June 28, 2019 istic pitcher-shaped leaf collects water, having served as board 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. extending a red “lip” that offers a per- member and president of the Council for Homeopathic at the fect landing spot for unsuspecting prey. Certification, as education Unlike the Venus flytrap plant, Sarracenia director for Homeopaths Without Borders, as NCH Joint American Homeopathic is not actually an insectivore. It is catego- representative to the Integrative Healthcare Policy Conference 2019 in Baltimore, MD Consortium, and as adjunct faculty at Bastyr rized as carnivorous because it consumes University. She is the author of two homeopathy a variety of bugs and other bog dwellers, texts and is a sought-after teacher. (See her at the www.JAHC2019.org Joint American Homeopathic Conference in such as small frogs. Any that drop into Baltimore on June 28, 2019!)

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 40 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 Book review Conquering Fevers with Homeopathy by Gajanan V. Dhanipkar, MD Homeopathic Medical Publishers: 2017, hardcover, 161 pages, $20 ISBN 9789380355665

Reviewed by Dor Remsen

n Hahnemann’s day, fever was per- Fever casetaking framework ceived as too much blood in the • Observations body—one could see the red face • Causative factors and feel the pounding pulse, after • Pattern / Stages of fever Iall—so bloodletting was performed. As • System involvement he explained in his Introduction to the • Physical examination Organon (5th and 6th editions), old school • Concomitants allopathic physicians removed what they • Modalities felt was diseased matter, this extra blood, • Keynotes because they held a material cause of disease • History idea. They did not grasp that disease is pro- • State duced dynamically, that the changes in the Most notable are the sections on sensations and functions of the ailing body observation of the patient, rubrics from illustrated with black and white com- are symptoms of its mistunement. the physical examination, concomitants puter repertory analysis charts and also Hahnemann saw fever as part of a pro- (symptoms with no relation to the main patient lab reports. Bulleted lists and cess whereby the body system works to symptom other than time), as well as the boxed information provide emphasis. rebalance itself. Fever is a symptom, not changes in the physical and/or mental The book includes a short Remedy Study a disease itself, one that calls into action state of the patient since being unwell. (mini materia medica) of the medicines “the entire living organism ... in order to The Chill – Heat – Sweat stages of fever covered in the sample cases. be placed in a position to accomplish the and their variants are expanded upon in Unfortunately, without hyphenation, work of healing.” (Organon §186) the chapters examining types of fevers. the justified (straight margins on both Yet over the years, practitioners and Dhanipkar emphasizes finding the right and left) typesetting, causes an over- students continue to seek practical SRP (strange/rare/peculiar) symptom, abundance of stretched-out blanks in the information on the treatment of fevers. that which is individual to the person in lines of text that is distracting and annoy- Homeopathic experts have focused on the moment of their fever, in addition to ing. A definite fix for this is needed in sub- fever in chapters, even entire books. Rep- evaluating their general symptoms. He sequent editions. The book has no index. ertories contain a fever section. Fever is a also reminds the reader to keep in mind We know that fever is more than an hot topic! that information shared by a parent is elevated temperature, a rapid pulse and In Conquering Fevers with Homeopa- likely to be based on their own anxieties a redness of the skin. We know it is not thy, his first book, Gajanan Dhanipkar rather than the patient’s own sufferings. a disease itself, but there is no doubt that shares his approach to treating fever cases Older books on fever—by H.C. Allen, a feverish person still finds their state from his practice, augmented by a few W.A. Allen, Boenninghausen, Wells— uncomfortable and worrisome. Students gems passed on to him by his teachers. were mainly repertories, each one updat- of homeopathy and homeopathic study He begins with a chapter on casetak- ing and refining according to the author’s groups may find Dhanipkar’s book help- ing. In fact, his fever casetaking frame- own clinical practice. ful as they learn to zero in on just the work and its detailed exploration of each With Dhanipkar, one will still need right remedy. We are not treating the of its aspects can serve as a useful guide to one’s favorite repertory and materia med- height of the fever but rather helping the students of homeopathy whether study- ica. Conquering Fevers does explore fever body work through the cycle of illness to ing fever or not. symptoms in more depth than that of a rebalanced state of health. repertory rubics. It emphasizes using the stages of fever as the guide to the approach. Cases from the author’s daily aBoUt the aUthor practice provide practical examples. The book is a slim, sturdy hardcover Dor Remsen co-leads the Lake County of 161 pages with a bright green cover. Homeopathic Study Group, which meets in Mt. Dora, Florida, and recently formed a second Printed in sharp, clear, sans-serif type study group in Clermont where she lives. In on slightly rough, off-white paper, the 1993, she started the study group in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. She currently serves on the board text is a friend to highlighter pens. It is of the Florida Homeopathic Society.

HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 41 Winter 2018-2019 healthy lifestyles Healthy Yoga and Health: Lifestyles Can an Om a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

by GLENNA TiNNEy, MSW, ACSW, DCSW

This column focuses on healthy lifestyles a person. It is an ancient skill based on Wow, that’s a lot! What are these and therapies that are complementary consistent development of body, mind, magic postures, and how can they make and spirit. Continued practice of yoga such a difference in our bodies and our to the use of homeopathy. provides a sense of peace and well-being minds? Remember that the asanas are and the feeling of connection with the combined with pranayama, formal prac- surrounding environment. Yoga is NOT tices for controlling the breath. For some, omeopathy Today’s Autumn 2018 a religion but can have spiritual aspects Dhyana or meditation is included as well. Healthy Lifestyles column asked, if you choose to explore all eight limbs The combination of all three limbs of HCan Yoga Change Your Life? That of yoga. yoga can make a big difference in how article focused on the history and philos- we experience ourselves, others, and life ophy of yoga and answered the question Benefits of yoga in general. with a resounding YES. Yoga can change Yoga is a journey of transformation at An exploration of meditation and its your life in many ways. all dimensions of the human being. The benefits is beyond the scope of this arti- This article will focus on the more yoga poses are vehicles for this journey cle and frankly not my expertise. I have physical aspects of yoga, the asanas, and and not ends in themselves. Through the incorporated meditation into my yoga the physical and mental benefits of hav- practice of yoga asanas, one puts the body practice, but it is an evolving process. I do ing a regular yoga practice. As a refresher, into positions that are not often practiced not find meditation easy, but I do think it asanas are the physical movement of a in modern, everyday life and thus helps is important to quiet the mind and focus yoga practice that develop discipline and to maintain long-term range of motion inward, to bring oneself into the present concentration, cleanse the body phys- and improve balance as we age. With moment, and to listen to that inner voice, ically and energetically, and offer an regular practice, one can ensure overall whatever you may call it. Research has opportunity to refine awareness of the physical and mental health and possibly confirmed a multitude of physical and Self. Asana is one of the eight limbs of prevention of diseases such as diabetes, mental health benefits from having a yoga, the guidelines for living a meaning- hypertension, and arthritis. In time, per- regular meditation practice. This will be ful and purposeful life (see www.yoga- forming the poses slowly and consciously covered in a future article in this column. journal.com/practice/the-eight-limbs). becomes a mental exercise in concentra- Yoga is a blend of physical, mental, and tion and meditation. Yoga and energy spiritual practices done for well-being of Daily practice of yoga makes one’s In yoga, connecting movement and body strong and flexible and boosts breath turns on the tap, which stimulates immunity. It also improves the func- energy to flow and removes blockages or tioning of circulatory, respiratory, diges- impediments to that flow. The 12 basic tive, and hormonal structures. Yoga also yoga poses or asanas are much more than brings emotional stability and clarity of just stretching. They open the energy mind within a person. So, benefits of yoga channels, chakra centers of the body, include: while increasing flexibility of the spine, 1. Improves flexibility strengthening bones, and stimulating the 2. Increases blood flow circulatory and immune systems. Along 3. Perfects posture with proper breathing or pranayama, 4. Improves bone health asanas also calm the mind and reduce 5. Builds muscular strength stress. 6. Drains the lymph system and boosts It is important to understand that we all immunity have energy coursing through our bodies 7. Helps one to focus all the time. The chakras are vital energy 8. Improves balance. centers responsible for balance at all levels

Yoga is a journey of transformation at all dimensions of the human being.

Homeopathy • HomeopathyCenter.org 42 TODAY Winter 2018-2019 “Where awareness goes, energy flows, and energy flows where awareness goes.”

of the human being. Asanas evolved as ease. Both yoga and homeopathy seek to health. If you have chronic health issues vehicles for opening and balancing the engage the body and the mind in balanc- or physical limitations, you might want chakras. There are seven chakras that are ing the energy flow to maintain optimum to first consult with your healthcare pro- related to specific issues. For example, the physical and mental health. vider before starting a yoga practice. The root chakra located at the base of the spine good thing about yoga is you can incor- is related to survival issues, is associated How to get started with yoga porate the eight limbs of yoga, including with the color red, and connects to the Okay, by now you should be convinced an asana practice, into your life in any earth element. When this chakra is bal- that yoga is worth trying and that it will way that fits your schedule, level of fit- anced, a person feels safe and grounded. complement your homeopathic treatment. ness, and life circumstances. Standing asanas are good for the root So, how do you get started? First, remem- So, are you ready to get that mat out chakra since they ground us to the earth. ber that there are many, many types of and begin your yoga practice? As we The heart chakra is located at the heart, yoga and many, many ways to access yoga have learned, yoga can transform lives is related to emotional issues and sense of classes. You don’t have to go to a yoga and improve physical and mental health. self, is associated with the color green, and studio, but you can do that if that works All you have to do is show up and do it! connects to the element of air. When this for you. Yoga studios are pretty much Showing up is half the battle. Let’s end chakra is balanced, a person feels uncon- everywhere. My yoga studio has a range by repeating one Om together. I believe ditional love. Back bends and lateral bends of classes and a variety of teachers, so it is an Om a day—as long as it is part of are good for stimulating the heart chakra possible to find a class that meets my needs an asana practice—can keep the doctor since they open the heart area. Each asana at any given time. You can go online and away. You might want to add an apple just and the breathing that accompanies the look up yoga studios near you. Experiment to improve the odds. asanas stimulate specific chakras, ensur- with different types of classes to determine Now get that mat out and get moving! ing that energy flows unimpeded through- which meet your needs. Listen to your Namaste—the love, light, and wisdom out the body. body! Take the beginners classes if they are in me acknowledges and honors the love, So, how does yoga relate to home- offered at a studio. These classes introduce light, and wisdom in each of you! opathy, or does it? In homeopathy, the you to the asanas in a gentle way. Many vital force is a term used by Samuel gyms also offer yoga classes, but be aware aBoUt the aUthor Hahnemann to describe the energy that that yoga in a gym is very different from Glenna Tinney, MSW, ACSW, animates all living beings. The vital force yoga in a yoga studio. However, it may be DCSW, a social worker, has is stimulated by the homeopathic remedy exactly what you are seeking. been a homeopathy consumer and advocate for over 20 years. to enable the body to heal itself. The vital If you would rather try yoga on your She is a member of the NCH force is equivalent to prana in yoga, the own, there are many resources online. Board of Directors and serves as the NCH Representative to the subtle life force energy that flows through Here is a sampling of them: Integrated Health Policy Consor- our bodies, generates our actions, and • Kripalu Center for Yoga and tium’s Federal Policy Committee and to the Homeopathy Action creates vitality in our bodies. Homeopa- Health: https://bit.ly/2G4bOj6 Alliance. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher thy is energy medicine. The goal is to get • Gaia: https://bit.ly/2SwCAlG through the Yoga Alliance, with 200 hours of teacher rid of the negative energy that interferes • Yoga Videos: https://greatist.com/ training (RYT® 200). She lives in Alexandria, VA. with health. The symptoms of disease and move/free-online-yoga-videos ill-health can only occur when there has • Yoga Journal, Yoga 101: www.yoga- Join Us for Sunrise Yoga with been a disruption to the energetic vital journal.com/yoga-101 force. A primary principle in hatha yoga If you begin by trying yoga on your Glenna Tinney, MSW, ACSW, DCSW is that “Where awareness goes, energy own, it is important to go slow and take it Saturday, June 28, 2019 & flows, and energy flows where awareness easy. Practicing on your own can lead to Sunday June 29, 2019 goes.” If our habits create unhealthy, injury if you push your body beyond its 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM negative, and self-defeating thoughts, limits. Ensuring that you are practicing at the beliefs, feelings, and actions, then we are safely is an advantage of practicing indi- Joint American Homeopathic potentially engaged in a vicious cycle of vidually with a trained teacher and/or Conference 2019 in Baltimore, MD constantly perpetuating negativity that at a studio. You must decide what works www.JAHC2019.org often results in energy blockage and dis- best for your circumstances and level of

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it can help move oxygen from the lungs wake up whimpering, and another to the bloodstream to the cells. You can dose of Staphysagria would put her back use it anytime an animal [or person] into the comfort zone. The addition of has difficulty breathing and appears Arnica for bruising and soreness around “We had to do spay surgery on a 12-year- starved for oxygen (asthma, conges- the incision helped her to recover very old dog,” says Shirley Moore (pictured tive heart failure, etc.). The individual quickly.” above), founder of Save A Dog. “Nor- may be pale, cold, blue, collapsed, and Staphysagria is a special remedy to mally, you would never do this on such desiring fresh air. Of course, emergency use after spay surgery. An animal that an old dog, but humane societies are medical services should also be sought. is already frightened and insecure, such required to spay or neuter all adult dogs [Because of its history of success in as a rescue animal, may feel especially prior to adoption. resuscitation, homeopaths call Carbo traumatized after surgery to such a “That same night, the dog was gasp- veg “the corpse reviver.”] vulnerable area. Staphysagria will help. ing for air and going downhill fast—I “Bitsy was a tiny three-year-old It is useful for painful surgical inci- thought she was going to die. I put a few Yorkie whose small size, combined with sions, especially in the reproductive and pellets of homeopathic Carbo veg on her a history of many litters, made for a abdominal areas. tongue. It calmed her down right away, very painful spay surgery,” says Shirley. From A Healer In Every Home for Dogs and Cats she stopped gasping, and this simple “When the anesthesia wore off, she by Burke Lennihan, RN, CCH; Margo Roman, remedy saved the dog’s life.” cried out in pain. A few drops of Staph- DVM; and Shirley Moore. Shirley has treated Carbo veg has the amazing ability to ysagria was all Bitsy needed to fall back thousands of dogs with homeopathy at her promote oxygenation—in other words, asleep. After a couple hours, she would rescue shelter, Save a Dog, www.saveadog.org.

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